ROAD TRANSPORT CARGO IN BRAZIL

Abstract

This paper shows the result of a simulation done on the route Três Lagoas (State of Mato Grosso) to Pederneiras (State of São Paulo) to calculate emissions of greenhouse gases emissions (GHG) in freight road transportation using the program Artemis. This simulation is part of a project to create a model that adapts the conditions in Brazil. In conclusion the current state of research, it is considered that the Artemis is based on consistent and important factors, but adaptation is essential to Brazil. It was observed that among several important aspects in the issue, are the quality of the road, the vehicle, being that, as older, without maintenance and more congested is the traffic, higher as the pollution.

Key Words: Road Transport, GHG Emissions, Artemis Model, Três Lagoas (Mato Grosso), Pederneiras (São Paulo).