Comparative life cycle analysis for the carbon footprint of a gasoline vehicle and an electric vehicle

Unocc Godoy O.A.; Durand Angeles B.S.; Silva F.; Gómez Montoya J.P. · Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology (2024) · DOI: 10.18687/leird2024.1.1.365

Resumen

This work presents the results of a comparative analysis of the carbon footprint between an electric vehicle (EV) and a gasoline vehicle (ICEV) from the manufacturing stage to the recycling process. Various variables were considered, such as the electrical energy generation matrix in South Korea for the manufacturing of vehicles and the energy matrix of Peru for operation in different mileage scenarios. As a case study, two Hyundai brand vehicles were analyzed, collecting information on their technical characteristics provided by the manufacturer. CO2 emissions were calculated, taking into account the carbon footprint coefficients of the various variables in each stage of the life cycle. The results obtained in different mileage scenarios show that, for shorter distances, the difference in average gCO2 emissions between the gasoline vehicle and the electric vehicle is minimal. However, in higher mileage scenarios, the gCO2 difference is significantly larger for gasoline vehicles. These results indicate a positive impact on the reduction of greenhouse gases in Peru, highlighting the importance of these findings for making decisions that favor the environment. In addition, the need to create social awareness about the levels of greenhouse gases is highlighted to accelerate the change in the country's energy grid.

Instituciones: Universidad Tecnológica del Perú