Life cycle assessment of car energy transformation: evidence from China

Lei Li, Chunlin Yue, Shaojun Ma (), Xiaoyu Ma, Feng Gao, Yilin Zheng and Xiufeng Li
Additional contact information
Lei Li: Tianjin University, College of Management and Economics
Chunlin Yue: Tianjin University, College of Management and Economics
Shaojun Ma: Tianjin University, School of International Education
Xiaoyu Ma: Tianjin University, College of Management and Economics
Feng Gao: Tianjin University, College of Management and Economics
Yilin Zheng: Tianjin University of Commerce, School of Public Management
Xiufeng Li: Tianjin University, College of Management and Economics

Annals of Operations Research, 2025, vol. 355, issue 1, No 2, 19-38

Abstract: Abstract The transformation of transportation energy is crucial to achieving the dual carbon goal and reducing energy dependence. To consider socio-economic and climatic differences across various regions, this study proposes a moderate, enhanced, and comprehensive transition model for buses and taxis. The study assesses the energy-saving potential and five types of environmental impact reduction potential for 31 provinces and cities in China. The results indicate that promoting the energy transition of buses and taxis could result in a significant reduction in environmental impact. Under the conditions of a complete energy transformation, total emissions reduction can reach 45.813 million tons of standard coal. However, attention must be paid to the increased electricity demand due to the development of electric vehicles. Regional variations in electricity infrastructure may result in adverse environmental impacts. The number of vehicles owned and the suitability of energy transition collectively determine the energy and environmental benefits of transitioning from oil to electricity. Provinces such as Sichuan, Guangdong, Hubei, and Jiangsu possess greater potential for emissions reduction through energy transition. The novelty of this study lies in its comprehensive assessment of environmental and energy impacts, integrating regional electricity structures with the potential for energy transition in buses and taxis. The findings are expected to assist in policy formulation, thereby enhancing the robustness of automotive energy transition initiatives.

Keywords: Energy transformation; Traditional fuel vehicles; Electric vehicles; Energy-saving benefits; Environmental emission reduction benefits; Life cycle assessment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
References: Add references at CitEc
Citations:

Downloads: (external link)
http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10479-023-05736-1 Abstract (text/html)
Access to the full text of the articles in this series is restricted.

Related works:
This item may be available elsewhere in EconPapers: Search for items with the same title.

Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text

Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:spr:annopr:v:355:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1007_s10479-023-05736-1

Ordering information: This journal article can be ordered from
http://www.springer.com/journal/10479

DOI: 10.1007/s10479-023-05736-1

Access Statistics for this article

Annals of Operations Research is currently edited by Endre Boros

More articles in Annals of Operations Research from Springer
Bibliographic data for series maintained by Sonal Shukla () and Springer Nature Abstracting and Indexing ().