Abstract Summary
The application of automation in vehicles has increased rapidly over the years, especially with regard to automated driver support systems. Vehicle automation is proclaimed as a remedy for improved road safety, mobility and cleaner environment. The claim for cleaner environment is based on more efficient driving, so-called “tank to wheel”. What is ignored in this claim is the increase of data required to allow automation. If this data requirement is included and translated into required additional energy production, vehicle automation may jeopardize the environment by causing considerable amounts of additional CO2 and pollutant particle emissions. This article will provide details in the calculation and the magnitude of these effects. Keywords: Automation, data, emission
