r than just the net acquisition cost. Amos notes that lifecycle cost analysis is a growing trend in procurement decision making. 44 of the 50 states now allow procurement awards to be based on lifecycle cost factors.
However, justifying the higher acquisition cost of an HEV will require more than an intuitive belief that such an acquisition is the right thing to do. Lifecycle cost analysis is the right technique to quantify the cost and the benefits of purchasing a h
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