Transportation modes

Trips can be calculated for different modes of transport. The overview here summarizes, which parameters influence the carbon emission intensity of a trip for the different transportation modes. The specific emission factors for different configurations (e.g., vehicle size, fuel type, etc.) are documented under Emission factors.

Car trip

The quantity of CO2e emitted by a car trip per km depends on the fuel_type (average, cng, diesel, electric, gasoline, hybrid, plug-in_hybrid), car size (average, small, medium, large) and the number of passengers.

Bus trip

The quantity of CO2e emitted by a bus trip per km depends on the bus size (average, small, medium, large) and the vehicle_range (local, long-distance).

Plane trip

The quantity of CO2e emitted by a plane trip per km depends on the seating_class (average, economy_class, business_class, first_class) and on the distance of the flight.

Ferry trip

The quantity of CO2e emitted by a ferry trip per km depends on the ferry_class (average, foot_passenger, car_passenger).

Motorbike trip

The quantity of CO2e emitted by a motorbike trip per km depends on the size (average, small, medium, large) of the motorbike.

Train, tram, bicycle or pedelec trip

For train, tram, bicylce or pedelec, no specifica have to be provided.