Abstract #300462

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JSM 2003 Abstract #300462
Activity Number: 467
Type: Contributed
Date/Time: Thursday, August 7, 2003 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
Sponsor: Section on Survey Research Methods
Abstract - #300462
Title: Measuring Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption in Canada
Author(s): Jennifer Taylor*+
Companies: Statistics Canada
Address: 11th Floor R.H.Coats Bldg., Ottawa, ON, K1A 0T6, Canada
Keywords: diary ; fuel consumption survey ; pilot testing ; response rates
Abstract:

The Kyoto Protocol, whose objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, has generated increased interest in measuring fuel consumption. It is in this context that Statistics Canada conducted a pilot survey to measure the fuel consumption of on-road motor vehicles registered in Canada. This survey was carried out in connection with Statistics Canada's Canadian Vehicle Survey which collects information on road activity such as distance traveled, number of passengers, and purpose of the trip. The objectives of a continuing fuel consumption survey would be to inform federal agencies such as Transport Canada and Natural Resources Canada, both co-sponsors of the pilot survey, as well as the general populace of the quantity of fuel consumed by and the fuel efficiency of motor vehicles. The pilot survey conducted is described, interesting results are highlighted, and the methodological challenges presented in the design of such a survey are discussed.

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