Technology cost segment model for light-duty trucks
Development of a computerized model to forecast the consumer cost of improving domestic light duty truck (LDT) fuel economy is developed. The LDT TCSM described is designed for two alternative uses: to provide technical information for econometric models of light truck sales and to be used interactively to support the analysis of specific policy issues. A means of categorizing the vehicles in the LDT market is developed and the way the truck market structure differs from that of the automobile market is explained. The methodology used to create the LDT TCSM is presented. The basic automotive TCSM (Technology/Cost Segment Model) was altered to incorporate upcoming changes in the LDT market. New models and technologies used in the LDT TCSM are described. TCSM construction and operation are explained. Special attention is devoted to explaining the model structure which accounts for engineering, marketing, and manufacturing constraints on new technology introduction. Appendix A provides an exhaustive listing of the data sources used in compiling the cost matrices. Appendix B lists the cost matrices; Appendix C contains sales projections for use in calculating aggregate fuel economy levels for manufacturers and size classes.
- Research Organization:
- Energy and Environmental Analysis, Inc., Arlington, VA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC01-78PE70045
- OSTI ID:
- 7059215
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/PE/70045-T24; ON: DE84014206
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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