Published in ERW, 21 Jan 2015
Engineers in the US have shown how to achieve an ideal balance between cost and environmental impact in highway-resurfacing policy. Tested on Californian road data, the new framework could encourage highway agencies to optimize their resurfacing practices, which currently do not take environmental impact into account.
Poorly maintained roads are a primary source of vehicle wear-and-tear – and can lead to hefty repair bills for drivers. What may be less obvious, however, is that potholes and uneven tarmac raise fuel consumption, as engines struggle against greater resistance. The result is a marked increase in greenhouse gas emissions. […]
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