The transportation sector accounts for 25 percent of the energy consumed in the United States and 18 percent of the energy consumed in Texas. Energy consumption in Texas represents 8.9 percent of national consumption. Of the energy used by transportation in the United States, 6.2 percent is consumed in Texas. Over 7.3 billion gallons of fuel were consumed by the Texas transportation sector in 1970. Person movement consumed 82.3 percent of this total. The private auto, operated in urban and intercity travel consumed 75.3 percent of total statewide transportation fuel. This study investigates potential transportation fuel savings associated with both increased fuel efficiency and variations in urban form. Chapter I documents the magnitude of transportation fuel consumption in Texas. Projections of fuel use for intercity travel are presented and the possible effects of model shifts are estimated. Chapter II evaluates the relationship between urban development and transportation fuel consumption. Chapter III investigates the effects of auto fuel efficiency on total transportation fuel consumption. References are furnished for each chapter and two appendices, Estimates of Intercity Passenger Miles of Travel by Mode of Transportation and Estimates of Intercity Ton-Miles of Travel by Rail and Motor Truck, are included. (ERA citation 01:019511)


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    Title :

    Fuel Conservation Measures: The Transportation Sector. Volume II. Final Report


    Contributors:
    R. Holder (author)

    Publication date :

    1975


    Size :

    96 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English