Do shared e-mopeds contribute to reduce GHG emissions? Insight from Spanish cities

IF 7.3 1区工程技术 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment Pub Date : 2025-03-11 DOI:10.1016/j.trd.2025.104706

Carlos Calan , Natalia Sobrino , Jose Manuel Vassallo , Sergio Alvarez

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Abstract

The rapid growth of shared mobility services is transforming urban transportation. However, concerns have arisen regarding their environmental benefits and the potential substitution of more sustainable modes. This paper examines the environmental impact of shared electric moped services in Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia using a life cycle assessment approach based on 2022 trip data from an important operator. Additionally, a user survey was conducted to estimate the modal shift caused by these services and assess their net environmental impact. The findings indicate that production phase significantly contributes to the overall global warming potential of shared e-moped services, and offer mixed environmental benefits depending on usage patterns. The reduction in emissions across the three cities is minimal when trips are replaced by e-moped services. The paper suggests that enhancing performance in various stages, particularly in production, rebalancing, and extending the lifespan of the vehicles will help reduce their global warming impacts.

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Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment 工程技术-运输科技

CiteScore

14.40

自引率

9.20%

发文量

314

审稿时长

39 days

期刊介绍： Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment focuses on original research exploring the environmental impacts of transportation, policy responses to these impacts, and their implications for transportation system design, planning, and management. The journal comprehensively covers the interaction between transportation and the environment, ranging from local effects on specific geographical areas to global implications such as natural resource depletion and atmospheric pollution. We welcome research papers across all transportation modes, including maritime, air, and land transportation, assessing their environmental impacts broadly. Papers addressing both mobile aspects and transportation infrastructure are considered. The journal prioritizes empirical findings and policy responses of regulatory, planning, technical, or fiscal nature. Articles are policy-driven, accessible, and applicable to readers from diverse disciplines, emphasizing relevance and practicality. We encourage interdisciplinary submissions and welcome contributions from economically developing and advanced countries alike, reflecting our international orientation.