Last updated: 26.03.2024

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the United States is renowned for its stringent environmental standards and comprehensive guidelines that encompass various sectors, including transportation. Within the motorcycle segment, the EPA focuses predominantly on emissions arising from internal combustion engines. Their methodology targets greenhouse gases produced during the combustion of gasoline, primarily carbon dioxide, along with other emissions like hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides that contribute indirectly to global warming.

The EPA's carbon calculation standards are rooted in empirical testing of motorcycles under controlled conditions to understand the average emissions across various engine sizes and types. To ensure accuracy, the EPA also considers factors such as evaporative emissions from the fuel system and periodic maintenance's effect on emission levels. By establishing clear standards and monitoring adherence, the EPA ensures that manufacturers are continuously driven towards producing more efficient and less polluting motorcycle models.

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Equation

co2_in_g = distance_in_km * co2_in_g_per_km

Factors considered by methodology:

• Distance

API request

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