Models for conducting economic analysis of alternative fuel vehicles.

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Authors
Grenier, Danny R.
Subjects
Alternative Fuels
Electric Vehicles
Dual Fuel Vehicles
CNG Vehicles
Advisors
Boger, Dan C.
Date of Issue
1987
Date
June 1987
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Language
en_US
Abstract
The present status of alternative fuel vehicles, specifically electricpowered and compressed natural gas-powered vehicles is summarized. Specific advantages and disadvantages of each vehicle type, in comparison to the gasoline-powered vehicle, are reviewed. 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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Thesis
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Administrative Sciences
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Format
73 p.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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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.
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