Kaasuautoilijat ry wanted a customized calculator that could easily compare the life-cycle emissions of heavy vehicles to other fuels. The calculator gives concreteness to the low emissions of gas-powered vehicles for professional drivers in the heavy vehicle industry.

Emission reduction actions are searched in every sector, including logistics. The reduction of emissions from heavy traffic is a significant discussion topic. Bio gas has been proposed as one solution.

Kaasuautoilijat ry (free translation: Gas Car Drivers association) is an association for gas car drivers and those interested in the use of gas in transportation. It supports its members and individuals interested in gas cars or gas car driving by providing and sharing user experiences and information.

Kaasuautoilijat ry wanted a calculator to compare emissions produced by different fuels used in heavy traffic. OpenCO2net implemented an easy-to-use customized calculator for Kaasuautoilijat ry, where users can easily compare emissions generated by different fuels used in heavy vehicles during the use phase. The calculator takes into account the entire life cycle of fuel: production and distribution of the fuel, emissions during use, and emissions generated throughout the life-cycle of the vehicles, from manufacturing to recycling. The calculator is built on the OpenCO2net platform and is based on OpenCO2.net’s extensive emissions database.

With the indicative calculator, users can examine the greenhouse gas emissions of different fuels used in heavy vehicles. The association uses the calculator in its communication, and the aim is to also add the calculator to the website to illustrate the low emissions of gas cars.

“The calculator provides concreteness for those who want to compare the greenhouse gas emissions of different options. Bio gas is also a domestic option that promotes a circular economy. With the calculator, users can easily compare, for example, the differences between bio gas and diesel.” says Jani Hautaluoma, the chairman of Kaasuautoilijat ry.

You can access the calculator from here.