Co2 Abatement Cost of Pavement Technologies for Decarbonization

Key Points

• The research aims to determine the cost-effectiveness of low-carbon pavement materials for CO2 abatement.
• Calculated the cost to reduce CO2 emissions by one ton using low-carbon pavement technologies.
• Evaluated the cost-effectiveness of different pavement materials and techniques.
• Assessed both recycling technologies and methods for reducing emissions.
• Recycling and warm-mix technologies were found to have negative CO2 abatement costs, indicating both CO2 and cost savings.
• Certain technologies may have high abatement costs but yield significant CO2 reductions, highlighting the need for balanced assessment.
• Combining technologies that reduce both CO2 and costs with those offering large reductions can optimize savings.