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Methodology: Vehicle Miles Traveled Compared to 2-Stroke Lawn Equipment Use

Comparison infographics for ChargeYourYard.utah.gov and the 2-stroke rule were created using the following methodology, using NOx + Volatile Organic Compounds emission for an average 2019 model year passenger vehicle in the Northern Wasatch Front geographic area.

Emission Modeling System

For Passenger Car:

  • MOVES Onroad Default Scale
  • Time Spans: 2019 Weekdays
  • Geographic Bounds: Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, and Weber
  • On Road Vehicles: all passenger cars
  • Road Type: all
  • Pollutants: NOx + Volatile Organic Compounds

For Lawn & Garden 2-Stroke Equipment:

  • MOVES Nonroad Default Scale
  • Time Spans: 2019 all days, all months
  • Geographic Bounds: Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, and Weber
  • Nonroad Equipments: gasoline all sectors
  • Pollutants: NOx + Volatile Organic Compounds

Formulas Used

  • Emission Factor (g/mile per vehicle)=(Emission gram)/(Vehicle Mile Traveled)
  • Equivalent miles per vehicle=(gram per hour per machine)/(gram per mile per vehicle)

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