Abstract
AbstractSouth Africa range 15th as the world largest CO2 emitter contributing to 1.2% of global emission. During the Kyoto Protocol of 2014, South Africa pledged to reduce its emission by 34% and 42% in 2020 and 2025 respectively. This study is a combination of literature review from South Africa with particular emphasis on road transport. The focus was on vehicle emission with reference to Limpopo Province to demonstrate how emissions from primarily the use of diesel and petrol as one of the major contributors to CO2 emission in the province are vital for the sustainability debate. The methodology used to illustrate the dangers of vehicular emissions were based on statistical estimates from the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) inventory report from 2000 to 2010. The information used in assessing the vehicle emission standards in Limpopo were obtained from DEA. The findings from literature reviews in general and the results from the field survey from Limpopo Province shed some light on South Africa's vehicle emissions policy issues and standards. Also the analysis focused on the impact of vehicular fleet management and carbon emissions. The article concludes by drilling down to vehicle users, motor vehicle repairs, engine over haulers, used engine collection and disposal with respect to their roles in vehicle emission and control in South Africa.
Highlights
South African Greenhouse Gas inventory submission to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) published in 2014 shows that in 2010 the energy used in the transportation industry contributed to 47.6% MtCO2e or 8.8% of the country’s gas emissions excluding emissions from vehicles fuel used on farms
This was demonstrated with the response from the targeted respondents who indicated that awareness campaign and education via improved bus technology, improved understanding of traffic at bus stops, improved payment systems, use of low cost control systems, efficient boarding and alighting facilities will contribute to improved vehicle management, emission control and management
The study in Limpopo province on vehicle management, emission control and management in South Africa has showed that measuring greenhouse gas emissions is still in its infancy
Summary
South African Greenhouse Gas inventory submission to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) published in 2014 shows that in 2010 the energy used in the transportation industry contributed to 47.6% MtCO2e or 8.8% of the country’s gas emissions excluding emissions from vehicles fuel used on farms. Policies on measurement of vehicles emissions in South Africa have not. In the case study from Limpopo, South Africa, vehicle fleets were composed of new and aging vehicles (SAPIA 2008). The analysis begins with the definition of what is fuel quality standard. This approach was necessary to unpack the impact of vehicle emission control and management in South Africa. The analysis in this chapter looks at what literature has on vehicle management, emission control and management in South Africa, Limpopo Province was used as the case study area to explain whether those in the transport sector understand emission issues in the local context (DES 2010)
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