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Contents:

  • 1. Introduction
    • 1.1. EPA Heavy-duty Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) calculation tool
      • 1.1.1. What is the BCA tool?
      • 1.1.2. What are the input files?
      • 1.1.3. Runtime settings set within the Runtime_Options.csv input file
      • 1.1.4. What are the output files?
  • 2. Getting started
    • 2.1. Setting up a Python environment
    • 2.2. Running the tool
    • 2.3. For help or questions, contact
  • 3. Methodology
    • 3.1. General
    • 3.2. Calculations and Equations
      • 3.2.1. Learning effects applied to costs
      • 3.2.2. Warranty and emission-related repair costs
        • 3.2.2.1. Estimated warranty & useful life ages
        • 3.2.2.2. Emission-related warranty costs
        • 3.2.2.3. Emission-related repair costs
      • 3.2.3. Discounting
        • 3.2.3.1. Present value
        • 3.2.3.2. Annualized value
    • 3.3. Sensitivites
  • 4. Code Details
    • 4.1. bca_tool_code package
      • 4.1.1. Subpackages
        • 4.1.1.1. bca_tool_code.engine_cost_modules package
          • 4.1.1.1.1. Submodules
          • 4.1.1.1.2. bca_tool_code.engine_cost_modules.engine_package_cost module
          • 4.1.1.1.3. bca_tool_code.engine_cost_modules.indirect_cost module
          • 4.1.1.1.4. bca_tool_code.engine_cost_modules.tech_cost module
        • 4.1.1.2. bca_tool_code.engine_input_modules package
          • 4.1.1.2.1. Submodules
          • 4.1.1.2.2. bca_tool_code.engine_input_modules.engine_learning_scalers module
        • 4.1.1.3. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules package
          • 4.1.1.3.1. Submodules
          • 4.1.1.3.2. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.average_speed module
          • 4.1.1.3.3. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.cost_factors module
          • 4.1.1.3.4. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.def_prices module
          • 4.1.1.3.5. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.deflators module
          • 4.1.1.3.6. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.fuel_prices module
          • 4.1.1.3.7. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.general_functions module
          • 4.1.1.3.8. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.general_inputs module
          • 4.1.1.3.9. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.input_files module
          • 4.1.1.3.10. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.markups module
          • 4.1.1.3.11. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.moves_adjustments module
          • 4.1.1.3.12. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.options module
          • 4.1.1.3.13. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.piece_costs module
          • 4.1.1.3.14. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.runtime_options module
          • 4.1.1.3.15. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.tech_penetrations module
          • 4.1.1.3.16. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.useful_life module
          • 4.1.1.3.17. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.warranty module
          • 4.1.1.3.18. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.warranty_base_costs module
          • 4.1.1.3.19. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.warranty_extended module
          • 4.1.1.3.20. bca_tool_code.general_input_modules.warranty_new_tech_adj_factor module
        • 4.1.1.4. bca_tool_code.general_modules package
          • 4.1.1.4.1. Submodules
          • 4.1.1.4.2. bca_tool_code.general_modules.annual_summary module
          • 4.1.1.4.3. bca_tool_code.general_modules.calc_deltas module
          • 4.1.1.4.4. bca_tool_code.general_modules.create_figures module
          • 4.1.1.4.5. bca_tool_code.general_modules.discounting module
          • 4.1.1.4.6. bca_tool_code.general_modules.emission_cost module
          • 4.1.1.4.7. bca_tool_code.general_modules.emission_reduction module
          • 4.1.1.4.8. bca_tool_code.general_modules.estimated_age_at_event module
          • 4.1.1.4.9. bca_tool_code.general_modules.fleet module
          • 4.1.1.4.10. bca_tool_code.general_modules.sum_by_vehicle module
          • 4.1.1.4.11. bca_tool_code.general_modules.vehicle module
          • 4.1.1.4.12. bca_tool_code.general_modules.weighted_results module
        • 4.1.1.5. bca_tool_code.operation_input_modules package
          • 4.1.1.5.1. Submodules
          • 4.1.1.5.2. bca_tool_code.operation_input_modules.def_doserates module
          • 4.1.1.5.3. bca_tool_code.operation_input_modules.orvr_fuelchanges module
          • 4.1.1.5.4. bca_tool_code.operation_input_modules.repair_and_maintenance module
          • 4.1.1.5.5. bca_tool_code.operation_input_modules.repair_calc_attribute module
        • 4.1.1.6. bca_tool_code.operation_modules package
          • 4.1.1.6.1. Submodules
          • 4.1.1.6.2. bca_tool_code.operation_modules.def_cost module
          • 4.1.1.6.3. bca_tool_code.operation_modules.fuel_cost module
          • 4.1.1.6.4. bca_tool_code.operation_modules.repair_cost module
      • 4.1.2. Submodules
      • 4.1.3. bca_tool_code.cost_calcs module
        • CostCalcs
          • CostCalcs.__init__()
          • CostCalcs.calc_results()
          • CostCalcs.update_object_dict()
          • CostCalcs.get_attribute_values()
          • CostCalcs.get_attribute_value()
          • CostCalcs.create_new_attributes()
        • add_keys_for_discounting()
      • 4.1.4. bca_tool_code.set_inputs module
        • SetInputs
          • SetInputs.__init__()
      • 4.1.5. bca_tool_code.set_paths module
        • SetPaths
          • SetPaths.__init__()
          • SetPaths.files_in_code_folder()
          • SetPaths.copy_code_to_destination()
          • SetPaths.run_id()
          • SetPaths.create_output_paths()
      • 4.1.6. bca_tool_code.tool_main module
        • main()
  • 5. Distribution and Support Policy for EPA Software
    • 5.1. Copyright Status
    • 5.2. Downloadable Documents
    • 5.3. Disclaimer of Liability
    • 5.4. Disclaimer of Software Installation/Application
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