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

 

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

 

Re-using old fleet

 

 

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