Vehicle Technology Type Comparison
Standard Diesel
For Against
Cheaper |
High Maintenance Cost |
Readily Available |
Higher Carbon Emissions |
No Charging Needed |
High Diesel and Adblue Cost |
Limited Lifespan |
Low Residual value |
Already Familiar With |
Reliability |
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Long lead time |
Electric
For Against
Lower Maintenance Cost |
Upgrades to Electric supply |
Zero Carbon Emissions |
Mechanics will require new training |
Low Cost Charging |
Cost |
High Residual value |
|
Reliability |
|
Shorter lead time |
|
Electric Refurbishment of Own Fleet
For Against
Cheaper than new electric |
Upgrades to Electric supply |
Zero Carbon Emissions |
Mechanics will require new training |
High Residual value |
Short warranty cost |
Lower Maintenance Cost |
Not completely tested as new |
Shorter lead time |
Not all parts renewed |
Low Cost Charging |
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Re-using old fleet |
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Electric/Hydrogen
For Against
No charging required |
Hydrogen supply required |
Zero Carbon Emissions |
Mechanics will require new training |
High Residual value |
Technology not readily available |
Lower Maintenance Cost |
Not completely tested as new |
|
High Cost |