Economic costs and environmental impacts of alternative fuel vehicle fleets in local government: An interim assessment of a voluntary ten-year fleet conversion plan

Vehicle fleets are widely viewed by policy makers as attractive first markets for introduction of alternative fuel technologies. Although, it is essential to understand the environmental benefits and economic challenges involved in fleet conversion, the literature provides little understanding of the implementation issues associated with alternative fuel vehicles. This paper examines the cost effectiveness and environmental impact of the conversion of a 180 plus vehicle fleet to alternative fuel vehicle technologies by a public organization at the mid-point of the project implementation. Using multi-year micro data on fuel usage, operational and capital expenditures, mileage and emissions, the paper examines conversion costs and infrastructure investments required, extent of user adoption, and emissions reductions achieved. Results are discussed in terms of their implications for managerial practice in local government fleet agencies and for future research.

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  • http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6VH8-4NBRG0G-1/2/45ccd7850f52db6aec67e5820e931451
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from Elsevier
• Authors:
  • Haller, Megan
  • Welch, Eric
  • Lin, Jie
  • Fulla, Shelley
• Publication Date: 2007-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 219-230
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 1361-9209
  • Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/13619209

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternate fuels; Capital costs; Cost effectiveness; Economic analysis; Energy conversion; Environmental impact analysis; Environmental impacts; Environmental policy; Evaluation and assessment; Fuel consumption; Infrastructure; Local government; Operating costs; Pollutants; Vehicle fleets
• Subject Areas: Economics; Energy; Environment; Highways; Policy; Vehicles and Equipment; I15: Environment; I96: Vehicle Operating Costs;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01050189
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 30 2007 3:05PM