Georgia Tech life-cycle study finds TCO of medium-duty electric and diesel delivery trucks similar; electric life-cycle energy use and GHG lower than diesel
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JULY 6, 2013
Downstream energy use of the electric truck comprises electric drivetrain (DC?DC DC converter, inverter, and electric motor) efficiency and the loss in charging/ discharging. 2012 and the 2025 projected US average electricity mix. MJ/ t·km) and emits 38% less GHGs (0.24 l/100 km), life-cycle energy use and GHG emissions are 39?54%
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