MODELS FOR CONDUCTING ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES
The present status of alternative fuel vehicles, specifically electric-powered and compressed natural gas-powered vehicles is summarized. Specific advantages and disadvantages of each vehicle type. A life cycle cost model is formulated for each vehicle type. An integer linear program is derived and explained as a means of determining the optimal mix of vehicles for a command's transportation fleet. The models are tested by running several test cases using data from the Naval Postgraduate School transportation office.
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Corporate Authors:
Naval Postgraduate School
1 University Circle
Monterey, CA United States 93943 -
Authors:
- Grenier, D R
- Publication Date: 1987-6
Media Info
- Pagination: 75 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Compressed natural gas; Economic analysis; Electric vehicles; Life cycle costing; Mathematical models; Vehicle mix
- Subject Areas: Economics; Energy; Finance; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00464722
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Dec 31 1988 12:00AM