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Robb De Kleine

Research Specialist

Status:

Former

Education

M.S. Sustainable Systems, University of Michigan, 2009
M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2009
B.S. Behavioral Science, Grand Valley State University, 2005
B.S.E. Mechanical Engineering, Calvin College, 2001

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Research Interests

Life Cycle Assessment, Energy Systems, Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Manufacturing, Green Product Design, Green Buildings

Publications (29)

"Carbon Footprint of Alternative Grocery Shopping and Transportation Options from Retail Distribution Centers to Customer"

Energy Consumption Simulation for Connected and Automated Vehicles: Eco-driving Benefits versus Automation Loads

The role of pickup truck electrification in the decarbonization of light-duty vehicles

Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions for last-mile parcel delivery by automated vehicles and robots

Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emission Benefits of Natural Gas Vehicles

Well-to-wheels emissions, costs, and feedstock potentials for light-duty hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in China in 2017 and 2030

Cradle-to-gate greenhouse gas (GHG) burdens for aluminum and steel production and cradle-to-grave GHG benefits of vehicle lightweighting in China

Deep Decarbonization from Electrified Autonomous Taxi Fleets: Life Cycle Assessment and Case Study in Austin, TX

Role of Flying Cars in Sustainable Mobility

Life Cycle Assessment of Connected and Automated Vehicles: Sensing and Computing Subsystem and Vehicle Level Effects

Integrated Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cost Model for Comparing Plug-in Versus Wireless Charging for an Electric Bus System

When Comparing Alternative Fuel-Vehicle Systems, Life Cycle Assessment Studies Should Consider Trends in Oil Production

Shared Autonomous Vehicles as a Sustainable Solution to the Last Mile Problem: A Case Study of Ann Arbor-Detroit Area

Energy Use and Carbon Reduction Potentials from Residential Ground Source Heat Pumps Considering Spatial and Economic Barriers

Design Principles for Green Energy Storage Systems

Plug-in vs. Wireless Charging: Enhancing Sustainability of Urban Electric Bus Systems

Autonomous Vehicles: A New Solution to the Last Mile Problem?

Life Cycle Impacts of Natural Fiber Composites for Automotive Applications: Effects of Renewable Energy Content and Lightweighting

Plug-in vs. Wireless Charging: Life Cycle Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions for an Electric Bus System

Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries to Reach Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets in an Off-Grid Configuration

Impact of Updated Material Production Data in GREET Life Cycle Model

A Life Cycle Assessment of Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites in Automotive Applications

Assessment of Energy Storage for Transmission-Constrained Wind

Life Cycle Material Data Update for GREET Model

Optimal Replacement of Residential Air Conditioning Equipment to Minimize Energy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Consumer Cost in the US

Optimal Replacement Of Residential Air Conditioning Equipment To Minimize Energy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, And Consumer Cost In The Us

Life Cycle Optimization of Residential Air Conditioner Replacement

Life Cycle Optimization of Residential Air Conditioner Replacement (Master's thesis)

Life Cycle Optimization for Residential Air Conditioning Replacement

Projects (8)

The Carbon Environmental Performance of The FibARM® Structural Strengthening System

Geothermal Heat Pump Potentials in the U.S. Residential Houses

Road Map of Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Priorities in Ann Arbor

Dow Distinguished Awards: Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the City of Detroit - Institutionalization and Spatial Analysis

Sustainable Materials Selection Tool: Life Cycle Assessment of Natural Fibers for Auto Applications

MASTER'S PROJECT: From Home Energy Audit to Retrofit and Beyond

Update Material Production Modules in the GREET 2 Model

Life Cycle Optimization for Residential Air Conditioning Replacement

In the News (2)

University of Michigan News

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Mar 4, 2022

Study: Greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

American Chemical Society (ACS) - Environmental Science& Technology

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Apr 2, 2019

ES&T’s Best Papers of 2018