Abstract
Natural resource availability and scarcity have become a central concern for the mid- and long-term economic development. Much of this relies on non-renewable resources, which are limited in their total availability. The aim of this paper is to develop a quantitative forecasting model which evaluates future resource availability. A focus is set on non-renewable resources in Australia. The presented model is based on existing statistical approaches for predicting future resource availability. From its application possible implications for Australia are revealed. The general results are complemented with a brief case study that assesses the introduction of electric vehicles and its impact on resource availability.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Leveraging Technology for a Sustainable World |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 19th CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, USA, May 23 - 25, 2012 |
Editors | David A. Dornfeld, Barbara S. Linke |
Place of Publication | Berlin, Heidelberg |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 449-454 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-642-29069-5 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-642-29068-8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 19th CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, LCE 2012: Leveraging Technology for a Sustainable World - Berkeley, United States Duration: 23 May 2012 → 25 May 2012 |
Conference
Conference | 19th CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, LCE 2012 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Berkeley |
Period | 23/05/12 → 25/05/12 |
Keywords
- Electric mobility
- Forecasting model
- Limited resources
- Resource availability