Units of Measurement
 
Fossil Fuel Type
 
Fleet Size (trucks)
1
Truck Capacity (Lbs)
5000
Shifts (per day)
2
Cost of Fossil Fuel ($/gallon)
$2.50
Cost of Electricity ($/KWh)
$0.07
Purchase Terms ($)
 
 
Fossil Fuel:   Electricity:
 
Maintenance Costs ($/Hour)
 
Fossil Fuel:   Electricity:
 
 
 
Electric Data Source: Electrical Power Research Institute (EPRI):
 
National average fuel mix is used:
57% coal, 20% nuclear, 10% natural gas, 8% hydro and 5% oil.
You would start saving money after 15 months!
 
You would effectively remove
10 cars from the road each year!