| Title | Potential of Diesel Engine, 1979 Summary Source Document |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 50217 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Trella, Thomas |
| Source | 166p. in various pagins |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Publication Date | 19800301 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This document assesses the fuel economy potential of diesel engines in future passenger cars and light trucks. The primary technologies evaluated include: (1) engine control strategy and implementation, (2) the engine design variables, (3) emissions and noise, (4) fuels, (5) lubricants, (6) vehicle-engine matching, and (7) the effects of vehicle characteristics. The major findings are summarized. |
| Rosap ID | dot:11610 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11610 |
| TRT Terms | Automobiles; Diesel engines; Diesel fuels; Engines; Exhaust gases; Fuel consumption; Fuel systems; Fuels; Lubricants; Noise; Rolling friction; Technology assessment; Vehicle power plants |
| Classification | NTL - HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION - HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION; NTL - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-NHTSA-79-38; DOT-HS-805-130 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50200/50217/DOT-TSC-NHTSA-79-38.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |