Last updated: 26.03.2024

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Agence de la Transition Écologique (ADEME) is France's primary agency dedicated to environmental and energy transition, and it has developed an array of methodologies to calculate carbon emissions across multiple sectors. In the realm of personal transportation, particularly for motorcycles, ADEME's guidelines are centered around understanding the full life cycle emissions of these vehicles. This life cycle analysis encompasses everything from the manufacturing process of the motorcycle and its components to its use-phase, maintenance, and eventual end-of-life disposal or recycling.

While motorcycles are often seen as more fuel-efficient compared to cars, ADEME's approach ensures that a holistic view of their environmental impact is taken into account. Factors such as fuel consumption, manufacturing emissions, maintenance-related emissions, and emissions from the production of replacement parts are all integral components of the calculation. By offering a comprehensive framework, ADEME assists manufacturers, policymakers, and consumers in making informed decisions towards more sustainable mobility.

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Equation

co2_in_g = distance_in_km * co2_in_g_per_km

Factors considered by methodology:

API request

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    {
      "type": "motorcycle",
      "methodology": "ADEME",
      "external_reference": "string",
      "origin": "Berlin, Germany",
      "destination": "Paris, France",
      "piston_displacement_in_cm_cubed": 700
    }
  ]
}

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