Last updated: 1.02.2024
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As the rise of e-scooters reshapes urban landscapes, providing a greener alternative to traditional modes of transport, understanding their environmental impact becomes crucial. SQUAKE addresses this need by extending its advanced carbon calculation framework to the burgeoning e-scooter sector. By incorporating a wide array of factors, including manufacturing processes, operational efficiency, and end-of-life disposal, SQUAKE offers a nuanced assessment of e-scooters' carbon footprints. This method stands out for its adaptability to various operators, acknowledging the diversity in e-scooter models and their respective energy consumption patterns.
SQUAKE's methodology is particularly innovative because it customizes carbon calculations for e-scooters based on operator-specific data. This approach ensures accuracy by accounting for the operational variances among different e-scooter services, from the energy sources powering their fleets to the efficiencies of their charging networks. By offering precise, transparent carbon footprint assessments, SQUAKE empowers businesses and consumers to make environmentally responsible choices, fostering the sustainable integration of e-scooters into urban mobility systems.
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co2_in_g = co2_in_g_per_passenger_per_km * detour_factor *
number_of_travelers * distance_in_km
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