Trafik och avgasutsläpp : utblick mot 2015 : beräkning av avgasutsläpp under olika förut-sättningar = Traffic and exhaust emissions : a forecast up to the year 2015 : calculation of emissions on the basis of different assumptions.

This report principally describes the emissions of road traffic in Sweden up to the year 2015. Emissions have been calculated on the basis of different assumptions regarding vehicle's emission levels, economic growth, taxes and tolls imposed on traffic and the public transport services offered. The effect of changes in vehicle speeds is also described. The report discusses aspects and views of problems that should influence and control the choice of measures against traffic emissions. The Swedish Parliament has set up targets for emissions of certain substances, including nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide. Two of the principal conclusions in this report have a bearing on these targets: (1) It will probably be easier to achieve the target for nitrogen oxides than the target for carbon dioxide; and (2) To fulfil these goals, further emissions control measures will be required in addition to those already decided upon. However, with the range of actions available, there are good prospects of fulfilling not only the politically established targets but also in the long term more stringent demands from environmental researchers. (A)