SOFCEV: Conventional LCC reduction and NPV based on savings in fixed carbon by sugarcane

Carbon pricing is a cost-effective method for mitigating climate impacts. This article examines the conventional life cycle cost (LCC), net present value (NPV), and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (SOFCEV) powered by Brazilian fuels. The reduction potential SOFCEV was evaluated, considering productivity sugarcane fixed these plantations, through mechanism credits sale. Sugarcane ethanol gasoline C (73% A 27% anhydrous ethanol) were considered. Three scenarios outlined: a) Cost investment, fuel production, vehicle maintenance operation in USD/km, over 10-year amortization period; b) emission from well-to-wheel added to (a); c) hectares Brazil necessary supply demand subtracted (b). Results showed that ethanol-fuelled attends carbon-neutral cycle, since credit sale resulted an avoided 1.1 times higher than cost. Gasoline similar results three scenarios, with 2.5 not sufficient make technology more viable consumer, expected NPV -USD 8006.38 after period. Thus, it obtain economic indicators encourage use biofuels electric fleets.