The relatively short payback periods of many fuel efficiency measures, combined with most trucks being commercially deployed on the road for well over a decade, ensure that fuel efficiency provides greenhouse gas reductions and cost savings for the party paying for fuel. (drawdown.org)
«They're now aggressively pursuing land deals with short payback periods that can deliver strong operating leverage even in the absence of large gains in house price appreciation,» wrote Wetenhall. (canadianbusiness.com)
But today's high gasoline prices mean U.S. diesel owners can enjoy short payback periods and even some additional savings. (scientificamerican.com)