Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10394004 | Biomass and Bioenergy | 2005 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
In the GHG emissions analysis, nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from soil and soil organic carbon levels under corn cultivation in each county are estimated by the DAYCENT model. Carbon sequestration rates range from 377 to 681 kg C haâ1 yearâ1 and N2O emissions from soil are 0.5-2.8 kg N haâ1 yearâ1 under no-till conditions. The GHG emissions assigned to 1 kg of ethanol are 260-922 g CO2 eq. under no-tillage. Using ethanol (E85) fuel in a midsize passenger vehicle can reduce GHG emissions by 41-61% kmâ1 driven, compared to gasoline-fueled vehicles. Using ethanol as a vehicle fuel, therefore, has the potential to reduce nonrenewable energy consumption and GHG emissions.
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Authors
Seungdo Kim, Bruce E. Dale,