| Title | Study of Technological Improvements in Automobile Fuel Consumption : Volume 1. Executive Summary. |
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| Record ID | 50196 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Hurter, Donald A. |
| Source | 26p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | Society of Automotive Engineers |
| Corporate Contributor |
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publisher | United States. Dept. of Transportation. Office of the Secretary |
| Publication Date | 19740201 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | A study was conducted to determine the potential reduction in automotive fuel consumption based on the use of innovative systems and improved components. Technological areas investigated were: spark ignited engines with and without turbocharging, electronic feedback controlled fuel injection with duel bed catalytic converters, stratified charge combustion, light weight diesels, lock-up torque converters, continuously variable ratio transmission, tires aerodynamic drag, vehicle weight, engine accessories and optional equipment. The study results indicated that the goal of 43% improvement in fuel economy (mph), or 30% reduction in fuel usage (gpm) of a 1973 model year compact and standard size vehicle could be attained on a mass produced scale by the early 1980s. |
| Rosap ID | dot:11589 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11589 |
| TRT Terms | Catalytic converters; Fuel consumption; Fuel injection; Spark ignition engines; Torque converters; Stratified charge engines; Steering gears; Turbochargers; Vehicle components; Vehicle design |
| Classification | NTL - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - Air Quality; NTL - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | DOT-TSC-627 |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-OST-74-40-1; PB-238 693 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50100/50196/DOT-TSC-OST-74-40-1.pdf |
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| Database | NTL Digital Repository |