The Operational Lifetime Cost (OLC) method outlined in the Clean Vehicles Directive (CVD)1 is designed to allow the comparison of the environmental impacts of different vehicles in monetary terms, and thus include them directly in overall cost evaluations. It is one of three options allowed by the CVD when purchasing road vehicles. The methodology is designed to be technology neutral, allowing different technologies to be compared against the same evaluation framework.
Green Growth the Nordic Way - Green Public Procurement
In this issue we look at green public procurement and at the more overall issue of financing for green investments. In both cases, we look at the Nordic synergies and the potential for creating better framework conditions for government, businesses and organizations alike by looking at the issues through a Nordic lens.