Eco Tracker

    • Methodology

    Our group created an application designed to calculate carbon emissions from various modes of transportation, providing users with the necessary information to make environmentally conscious travel choices. To gather the required data and statistics for calculating emissions, we employed carbon footprint analysis techniques. This approach entails quantifying the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with different transportation options. By implementing a carbon footprint analysis, we are able to offer a detailed perspective on an individual's impact on the environment, taking into account both indirect and direct emissions.

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    Carbon App

    Our methodology

    Below is the outline of the methodology employed to compile data for the Carbon App. This methodology hinges on sourcing reliable and real-world data concerning carbon emissions. The students engaged in this project have been seeking out data rooted in scientific research. The objective of the Carbon App is to heighten awareness among users about their everyday carbon emissions and inspire actions that can lead to a reduction in their carbon footprint.

    1. General Formula

      \[CO^2 = {d · {ef \over p}}\] CO2 = Carbon emissions
      d = Distance travelled
      ef = Emission factor gCO2 / km
      p = passengers

    1. Electrical formula

      \[CO^2 = {d · 26 ·{ec \over p}}\] CO2 = Carbon emissions
      d = Distance travelled
      26 = Carbon intensity gCO2 / kWh
      ec = Energy consumption kWh / km
      p = passengers

    1. Car

      According to SSB.no, an avarage petrol car emits 156,47g CO2 per km \[CO^2 = {km · {0,15647 kg \over passengers}}\] And an avarage diesel car emits 130,09g CO2 per km \[CO^2 = {km · {0,130,09 kg \over passengers}}\]

    2. Ferry

      According to framtiden.no, an avarage heavy fuel oil ferry emits 266g CO2 per km \[CO^2 = {km · {0,266 kg \over passengers}}\]

    3. Motorcycle

      According to SSB, an avarage fuel-based motorcycle emits 85,2g CO2 per km \[CO^2 = {km · {0,0852 kg \over passengers}}\]

    1. Train

      According to VY.no, an avarage train emits 10g CO2 per km \[CO^2 = {km · 26 · {0,01 kg \over passengers}}\]

    2. Bus

      According to framtiden.no, an avarage diesel buss emits 25g CO2 per km per passenger \[CO^2 = {km · {0,025 kg \over passengers}}\] while an avarage biodiesel buss emits 7g CO2 per km \[CO^2 = {km · {0,007 kg \over passengers}}\]

    3. Plane

      According to framtiden.no, an avarage airplane emits 133g CO2 per km per passenger \[CO^2 = {km · {0,133 kg \over passengers}}\]

    Carbon App