Total Cost of Transportation Analysis for a Heavy-Duty Fleet
June 2, 2024
A new study shows that switching to a Class 8 truck can more than double the total cost of transportation. Here’s a summary.
A new study shows that switching to a Class 8 truck can more than double the total cost of transportation. Here’s a summary.
New study analyzes the cost of transition to electric vehicles in California, including socio-economic factors. The burden will shift to lower income groups in later years.
Europe has recorded a significant reduction in CO2 from passenger cars in 2020, mostly due to the increase in electric vehicle sales. However, it is important to account for upstream electricity generation so that we get a holistic picture of CO2 reductions.
A list of references for life-cycle analyses for vehicular greenhouse gas emissions This is intended to be a growing list – new references will be added as available. Suggestions on adding studies are welcome. Light-Duty Vehicles EU Commission, Ricardo Study Meta study of 85 Life Cycle Analyses in the mobility sector, FVV, 2020 Heavy-Duty Vehicles WtW analysis of plug-in and battery electric medium & heavy-duty trucks – Argonne National Lab Fuels EPA lifecycle analysis of various fuels and feedstocks as part of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program
