Special Report: Hybrids Get a Launch Assist

This article describes the manner in which a “case” was made for the implementation of hybrid technologies in the public transit sector. From the nascent Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF), the article describes the fields of economy, environment, public policy, and technology. Despite the relatively high cost of hybrid buses (between $150,000 - $200,000), this cost is rapidly accounted for by the gas savings. Public transit providers generally find that their biggest expense is for gas, at about $700 million annually.. The article’s environmental case is based predominately on the drastically reduced emissions of hybrid vehicles in conjunction with particulate filtration. Public policy also plays a role according to this article, as well as the technological ramifications of the system being a precursor to other clean technologies such as hydrogen power.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1794668
• Authors:
  • Moscoe, Gregg
  • Henke, Cliff
• Publication Date: 2006-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 20, 22, 24, 26-27
• Serial:
  • Mass Transit
  • Volume: 32
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Cygnus Publishing, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0364-3484
  • Serial URL: http://www.masstransitmag.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cost effectiveness; Exhaust gases; Fuel conservation; Hybrid vehicles; Pollutants; Transit buses
• Subject Areas: Energy; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01025323
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 2006 3:11PM