1. Preset Benchmarks
Verified Data
2. Gross Footprint Input
24,000,000 t
3. Vehicle Fleet Dynamics
11,500 mi
25.4 MPG
Well-to-Wheel Lifecycle Multiplier
Include upstream refining (+24% GHG factor)
4. Constant EPA Factors
Tailpipe CO₂: 8.887 kg/gal
GHG Ratio (CH₄/N₂O): 100 / 99 (1.0101)
EPA Conversion Pipeline & Mass Resolution
Interactive Vector D3
STAGE 01
Annual Fuel Demand / Car
452.8 gal
Miles (11,500) ÷ MPG (25.4)
STAGE 02
Direct Tailpipe Carbon
4.023 t CO₂
452.8 gal × 8.887 kg CO₂/gal
STAGE 03
Annual Total / Passenger Car
4.063 t CO₂e
Tailpipe × 1.0101 (EPA non-CO₂ GHG)
STAGE 04
Headline Fact Check Ratio
4.06× Overstated
Conflated 1:1 vs True Scientific Fleet
Sensitivity Matrix: Car Equivalents across Driving Scenarios
Selected Fleet MPG & Mileage Ranges
| Fleet Scenario | Avg MPG | Annual Miles | Tonnes CO₂e/Car/Yr | Vehicle Equivalents | Overstatement Factor |
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