AUTOMOTIVE LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS (IMAGE) Southwest Research Institute Caption When applied to transportation and mobility, life-cycle analysis aims to characterize the total greenhouse emissions produced during the entire life cycle of a vehicle, including its manufacture, service life and recycling or disposal. Credit Southwest Research Institute Usage Restrictions Images/Videos may be used by the public for educational and informational purposes only. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.