The Transportation sector includes the movement of people and goods by cars, trucks, trains, ships, airplanes, and other vehicles. The majority of greenhouse gas emissions from transportation are CO2 emissions resulting from the combustion of petroleum-based products, like gasoline, in internal combustion engines. The largest sources of transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions include passenger cars and light-duty trucks, including sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. These sources account for over half of the emissions from the sector. The remainder of greenhouse gas emissions comes from other modes of transportation, including freight trucks, commercial aircraft, ships, boats, and trains as well as pipelines and lubricants.

Emissions and Trends

In 2012, greenhouse gas emissions from transportation accounted for about 28% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, making it the second largest contributor of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions after the Electricity sector. Greenhouse gas emissions from transportation have increased by about 18% since 1990.

Reducing Emissions from Transportation

There are a variety of opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation. The table shown below categorizes these opportunities and provides examples.

Fuel Switching

Using fuels that emit less CO2 than fuels currently being used. Alternative sources can include biofuels; hydrogen; electricity from renewable sources, such as wind and solar; or fossil fuels that are less CO2-intensive than the fuels that they replace.

Improving Fuel Efficiency with Advanced Design, Materials, and Technologies
Using advanced technologies, design, and materials to develop more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Improving Operating Practices

Adopting practices that minimize fuel use, improving driving practices and vehicle maintenance.

Reducing Travel Demand

reducing the number of miles vehicles do on the roads will make a big impact of emission reduction. Trucks and heavy vehicles can be reduced on our roads by utilizing empty space in the trucks. Reducing empty space will mean less trips overall and less emissions. Consider utilizing online back-loading and delivery quoting website to find transportation and moving services as they allow transportation companies to fill their unused space and at the same time allow you to find a cheaper deal. Below is a list of 5 top websites throughout the world:

uship – freight shipping marketplace in the US and Europe
Find a Mover – removalist prices in Australia
Rite Move – removalist quotes in the UK