Which of the following vehicles emits the most carbon per passenger per kilometer ?
Correct answer: B. single-occupancy light truck
- A. high-occupancy city bus
- B. single-occupancy light truck
- C. long-haul aero plane
- D. high-speed coal-fired train
Explanation
A single-occupancy light truck usually produces the highest carbon emissions per passenger-kilometre because one person bears the vehicle's fuel emissions. Buses and trains spread emissions across many passengers, while aircraft emissions vary by aircraft and occupancy.
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