A systems-level modeling framework developed to estimate the life cycle cost of medium- and heavy-duty trucks is discussed in this paper. Costs are estimated at a resolution of five major subsystems and 30+ subsystems, each representing a specific manufacturing technology. Interrelationships among various subsystems affecting cost are accounted for. Results of a specific Class 8 truck are finally discussed to demonstrate the modeling framework's capability, including the analysis of cost-effectiveness of some of the competing alternative system design options being considered by the industry today.
A Systems Approach to Life Cycle Truck Cost Estimation
Sae Technical Papers
SAE 2006 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition ; 2006
2006-10-31
Conference paper
English
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