ARFVTP project data. This subtask will involve collection of data from Energy Commission project managers, as well as from direct communication between the Contractor’s staff and ARFVTP project awardees. When possible, data validation methods will be employed to ensure consistency across projects. The Contractor shall: • Collect data from Energy Commission project managers and communicate with ARFVTP awardees for purposes of data collection, subject to CAM notification and approval. • Make updates to the ARFVTP benefits database (created under NREL’s contract 600-11- 002) on a project level (including Energy Commission award amounts, awardee or other cost share, petroleum reduction estimates, GHG reduction estimates, etc.) • Collect and analyze data on vehicle operation (VMT per year, length of trips, drive cycle data, routing territories, garaging locations, etc.) • Collect and analyze data on vehicle specifications (fuel economy, engine type, hybridization, plug-in patterns and kWh usage, costs, etc.) • Collect and analyze data on fuel production, delivery and fueling station specifications, life cycle assessment (LCA) carbon intensities, efficiencies, capacities, location, resource utilization, equipment utilization, potential for capacity expansion, costs, etc.)
