Cost-effectiveness analysis of TXDOT CNG fleet conversion. Volume 2. Interim research report

Technical Report · Sat Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1992

OSTI ID:6650435

Euritt, M A; Taylor, D B; Mahmassani, H

Increased emphasis on energy efficiency and air quality has resulted in a number of state and federal initiatives examining the use of alternative fuels for motor vehicles. Texas' program for alternate fuels includes compressed natural gas (CNG). Based on an analysis of 30-year life-cycle costs, development of a natural gas vehicle (NGV) program for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) would cost about $47 million (in 1991 dollars). These costs include savings from lower priced natural gas, infrastructure costs for a fast-fueling station, vehicle costs, and operating costs. The 30-year life-cycle costs translate into an average annual vehicle cost increase of $596, or about 4.9 cents more per vehicle mile of travel. Based on the cost-effectiveness analysis and assumptions, there are currently no TxDOT stations suitable for conversion to compressed natural gas.

• Research Organization: Texas Univ., Austin, TX (United States). Center for Transportation Research
• OSTI ID: 6650435
• Report Number(s): PB-93-159432/XAB; CTR--3-4-90/2-93-2/2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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