207 research outputs found
Gasoline pricing systems and the attractiveness of high-ethanol blends : The cases of Brazil and Sweden
No full textBioethanol fuel is considered by a number of countries as a tool to reduce the carbon intensity of the transport sector, improve energy security and promote rural development. (Macedo et al., 2008; Hoekman, 2009; Goldemberg, 2007). This has been reflected by the broader move towards biofuels taken by leading economic blocks. The European Union and United States have both manifested their intention to increase the share of biofuels in their final energy consumption (European Commission 2009; US Congress 2007). Most fuel-grade ethanol in the world is used as an oxygenate into gasoline (low blend) which allows the utilization of conventional fuel infrastructure. On the other hand, some countries opted for high-blend ethanol (E100 and E85) in their fuel pools as a way to offer a "green" alternative to gasoline. However, biofuels can only deliver an effective contribution to climate change mitigation if, at the end, they prove to be an attractive choice for consumers. This summary is based on work presented at the 3 rdInternational Scientific Conference on Energy Systems with IT, part of Energitinget 2010. It consists of a summary of an initial investigation from Pacini and Silveira (upcoming), with a deepened focus on a further examination on how gasoline pricing systems can be important in determining the attractiveness of high ethanol blends for the consumer (Pacini and Silveira, 2010).QC 2012021
Analyzing Financial Incentives' Role on the Total Ownership Costs of Electric Light Commercial Vehicles Across U.S. States
No full text53 pagesAs e-commerce expands, there's a rising demand for last-mile deliveries, particularly in urban areas, which directly correlates with the increased need for light commercial vehicles (LCVs). In response to both this growth and escalating environmental concerns, the adoption of electric Light Commercial Vehicles (eLCVs) becomes imperative for sustainable urban logistics. This paper investigates the LCV market, poised to reach a value of USD 222.09 billion by 2029 in the United States, focusing on the role of financial incentives on the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for eLCVs. My findings indicate that eLCVs tend to have a lower TCO than their gasoline counterparts, even without considering state-level financial incentives. This insight highlights eLCVs' cost-effectiveness and their environmental benefits, making them a preferable option for the logistics sector. Despite these advantages, the adoption of eLCVs has been slow in the US and thus might be hindered by factors beyond cost. While financial incentives may still play a role in encouraging the uptake of eLCVs, by lowering the initial cost, there is also a critical need to address other adoption barriers hindering the dissemination of eLCVs
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