What is TREMOD?
The emissions calculation model “TREMOD” (Transport Emission Model) models motorized traffic in Germany in terms of traffic volume, mileage, energy consumption, and the associated greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions for the period since 1960 and in a trend scenario through 2050. It was developed by the ifeu Institute on behalf of the Federal Environment Agency and has been continuously updated for several years. In addition to the main TREMOD module (all modes of transportation), the TREMOD model family also includes spatially differentiated modules for air and inland waterway transportation, as well as mobile machinery and equipment (including non-road mobile machinery).
What is TREMOD used for?
In Germany, TREMOD is the primary data source for all issues related to energy consumption and greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions from transportation and mobile machinery. The main current applications of TREMOD and TREMOD-MM are:
- Fulfilling the German federal government’s national and international reporting obligations in the area of “Energy and Transportation Emissions”
- Preparing policy decisions (e.g., emissions legislation, incentive programs) and evaluating the effectiveness of measures
- Reviewing reduction targets, e.g., based on international commitments (NEC Directive, Kyoto Protocol)
- Providing a data foundation for environmental indicators related to transportation, e.g., for life cycle assessments or environmental comparisons
The TREMOD model itself is not publicly available. Inquiries regarding analyses and data can be directed to the Umweltbundesamt (Federal Environment Agency).
How are road traffic emissions calculated?
Contact
Christoph Heidt
Dipl. Geoecologist
+49 (0)6221 4767 39
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Marie Colson
M.Sc. Political Science & Environment P.g.D Transport Planning & Engineering
+49 (0)6221 4767 30
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