How do I calculate a transport with a higher payload?

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From what I understand, Ecoinvent assumes a payload of 50% for every transport (at least the lorry transports). I have a study case of a transport with a payload of 90%, how can I calculate that? Thanks if anyone has an idea!

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asked Apr 19, 2022 in openLCA by GHecodesign (120 points)

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answered Aug 8, 2023 by cactuar (140 points)

Hi, did You get your answer? I'm also intereseted in this case.

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