Reference : The economic and environmental feasibility of biogas buses in Liege

	Document type :	E-prints/Working papers : First made available on ORBi
	Discipline(s) :	Business & economic sciences : Special economic topics (health, labor, transportation…)
	To cite this reference:	http://hdl.handle.net/2268/128673

Title :	The economic and environmental feasibility of biogas buses in Liege
Language :	English
Alternative title :	[en] Faisabilité économique et environnementale d'un bus au biogaz à Liège
Author, co-author :	Mostert, Martine [Université de Liège - ULg > > > 2e an. master ing. gestion, fin. spéc. supply chain man.]
	Limbourg, Sabine [Université de Liège - ULg > HEC-Ecole de gestion de l'ULg : UER > UER Opérations : Logistique >]
Publication date :	11-Aug-2012
Page number :	13
Keywords :	[en] Biogas ; alternative fuel ; passenger transport ; carbon footprint
Abstract :	[en] Every day, many of the students at the University of Liege have to drive to the Sart-Tilman village in order to attend their courses. These movements require many journeys that are responsible for the emission of harmful particles which have a negative impact on climate or human health. The objective of this paper is therefore to analyze the economic and environmental feasibility of using biogas buses for public transport in Liege. The idea of implementing biogas buses is based on the proposed recycling of organic waste by the company INTRADEL, which manages and treats waste in the region. The project is also in line with the willingness of the city of Liege to demonstrate its commitment to environmental issues. The advantages and disadvantages of biogas buses are developed and compared with those of the current diesel bus fleet of the city. The main conclusion of this study is that, while internalizing external costs due to pollution, the use of biogas buses becomes an attractive option compared with classical diesel buses. Nevertheless, it requires investment and might lead to resistance to change. However, it remains a good solution for the reduction of CO2 emissions that are responsible for the greenhouse effect caused by human beings. It is also a good opportunity to market the city, especially within the framework of the application to host the International Exhibition in 2017.
Research units :	QuantOM
Target :	Researchers ; Professionals ; Students
Permalink :	http://hdl.handle.net/2268/128673

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