/challenges-projects/design-challenges/in-the-air-design-challenge/b/blog/posts/carbon-footprint-monitoring---calculating-car-emissionsThe other major contributor to Carbon dioxide footprint is transportation accounting for the 13% of global emissions in 2004 . For a typical household, transportation would be the second main contributor for carbon footprint and part of this system isen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/design-challenges/in-the-air-design-challenge/b/blog/posts/carbon-footprint-monitoring---calculating-car-emissionsSat, 28 Feb 2015 01:36:51 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:b405a0bd-246d-4dd3-af3b-fa58f8f72431mcb11<p>Nice poster written by someone who has little idea of the other bits of a car.</p><p><span>[View:/resized-image/__size/307x295/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-b405a0bd-246d-4dd3-af3b-fa58f8f72431/contentimage_5F00_178382.png:307:295]</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Unfortunately they have failed to take into account the starter motor, the wear on it and the charging system.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Some newer vehicles are designed for shutting down during extended idling and automate the process.</p><p>Obviously these have suitably designed parts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If the government is so worried by the figures, then you&#39;d think they would be looking at ways to reduce that in the transport efficiency area.</p><p>Evena 10% improvement would make a difference.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mark</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=19996&AppID=102&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">