| Title | Evaluation of Techniques for Reducing In-Use Automotive Fuel Consumption |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 49635 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Forrest, L.; Lee, W. B.; Smalley, W. M. |
| Source | 330p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | Aerospace Corporation; Space and Missile Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Publication Date | 19810401 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This report presents an assessment of proposed techniques for reducing fuel consumption in the in-use light duty road vehicle fleet. Three general classes of techniques are treated: (1) modification of vehicles, (2) modification of traffic flow, and (3) modification of driver behavior. Examples of techniques in each category are (1) spark augmentation devices, improved carburetors, variable accessory operation; (2) right turn on red, intersection control; and (3) driver training, driver aid devices. In total, 17 different techniques, including 33 specific devices/concepts, are examined and evaluated. Factors included in the evaluation are fuel economy effects, safety impacts, availability for fleet implementation, and unit price. In addition, the implementation of each technique is assessed with regard to number of vehicles impacted, fuel savings effected, national cost, potential problems, and required lead time. A principal finding is the ranking of cost effective techniques in terms of their assessed potential for reducing fleet fuel consumption. |
| Rosap ID | dot:11070 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11070 |
| TRT Terms | Analysis; Attitudes; Automobiles; Behavior; Cost effectiveness; Costs; Driver training; Drivers; Exhaust gases; Fuel consumption; Highway traffic control; Implementation; Light vehicles; Motorist aid systems; Right turn on red; Signalized intersections; Sparks; Traffic flow; Traffic surveys; Vehicle design; Vehicle safety |
| Classification | AGR - IMPACTS - Environment; AGR - IMPACTS - IMPACTS; NTL - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT; NTL - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - Environment Impacts |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-NHTSA-81-13; DOT-HS-805-833 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49600/49635/DOT-TSC-NHTSA-81-13.pdf |
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| Database | NTL Digital Repository |