Cost analysis of a transition to green vehicle technology for light duty fleet vehicles in Public Works Department–Naval Support Activity Monterey (PWD Monterey)
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Authors
Coffeen, William I., IV
DeVorse, Paul G.
Margolis, Scott H.
Subjects
plug-in
hybrid
electric
public works
energy
green vehicle
cost estimation
cost-benefit analysis
net present value
hybrid
electric
public works
energy
green vehicle
cost estimation
cost-benefit analysis
net present value
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Henderson, David R.
Nussbaum, Daniel A.
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2015-12
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Dec-15
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Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
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The MBA Project is a detailed cost analysis of various mature green vehicle technologies that can be implemented by Public Works Department–Naval Support Activity Monterey (PWD Monterey) and its subordinate entities, with the intent of reducing both overall life-cycle vehicle costs and carbon emissions. The focus is on light-duty, non-tactical vehicles in use in the region. The cost analysis explores Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), the infrastructure required to operate them, and the social cost of carbon emissions (SCC). Our model indicates that it is not economically beneficial to implement green vehicle technologies on a fleet-wide level for PWD Monterey. Although there are SCC benefits, and right-sizing fleet vehicles to suitable alternatives leads to savings, the increased cost of PHEVs and relatively large required infrastructure cost outpace the total benefits.
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MBA Professional Report
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Graduate School of Business and Public Policy (GSBPP)
Graduate School of Business and Public Policy (GSBPP)
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.