Framework Design of Different Transportation Modes' Energy Consumption Factors and Comparabilities Study

Analyzing energy consumption factors of different transportation modes' and establishing the comparable selection platform constitute the theoretical basis to achieve the goals of the entire optimization and energy saving of the integrated transportation system. From the intrinsic requirement of the integrated transportation system, this paper reviews relevant researches from both the policy and academic aspects, and then proposes the research objectives, research system, and some key issues. It further emphasizes that the contradiction between development of integrated transportation system and limited energy resources can be solved when the comparable selection platform is established considering the developmental concepts and overall arrangement of the integrated transportation system. The technologic economic conditions and actual operational status of each transportation mode should be taken into account as well.