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Car Sharing as a Strategy to Address GHG Emissions in the Transport System : Evaluation of Effects of Car Sharing in Amsterdam

Arbelaez Velez, Ana Maria LU and Plepys, Andrius LU (2021) In Sustainability (Switzerland) 13(4).
Abstract
Shared mobility options, such as car sharing, are often claimed to be more sustainable, although evidence at an individual or city level may contradict these claims. This study aims to improve understanding of the effects of car sharing on transport-related emissions at an individual and city level. This is done by quantifying the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the travel habits of individuals before and after engaging with car sharing. The analysis uses a well-to-wheel (WTW) approach, including both business-to-consumer (B2C) and peer-to-peer (P2P) car-sharing fleets. Changes in GHG emissions after engaging in car sharing vary among individuals. Transport-related GHG emissions caused by car-free individuals tend to increase after they... (More)
Shared mobility options, such as car sharing, are often claimed to be more sustainable, although evidence at an individual or city level may contradict these claims. This study aims to improve understanding of the effects of car sharing on transport-related emissions at an individual and city level. This is done by quantifying the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the travel habits of individuals before and after engaging with car sharing. The analysis uses a well-to-wheel (WTW) approach, including both business-to-consumer (B2C) and peer-to-peer (P2P) car-sharing fleets. Changes in GHG emissions after engaging in car sharing vary among individuals. Transport-related GHG emissions caused by car-free individuals tend to increase after they engage in car sharing, while emissions caused by previous car owners tend to fall. At the city level, GHG emissions savings can be achieved by using more efficient cars in sharing systems and by implementing greener mobility policies. Changes in travel habits might help to reduce GHG emissions, providing individuals migrate to low-carbon transport modes. The findings can be used to support the development and implementation of transport policies that deter car ownership and support shared mobility solutions that are integrated in city transport systems. (Less)
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Sharing economy, Car sharing, Sustainability
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Sustainability (Switzerland)
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13
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4
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2418
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MDPI AG
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2071-1050
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10.3390/su13042418
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Urban Sharing: Sustainability and Institutionalisation Pathways
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English
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  language     = {{eng}},
  month        = {{02}},
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  publisher    = {{MDPI AG}},
  series       = {{Sustainability (Switzerland)}},
  title        = {{Car Sharing as a Strategy to Address GHG Emissions in the Transport System : Evaluation of Effects of Car Sharing in Amsterdam}},
  url          = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13042418}},
  doi          = {{10.3390/su13042418}},
  volume       = {{13}},
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