| Title | Light Duty Truck Weight Reduction Evaluation [1980-08] |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 50505 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Ludtke, Norman F. |
| Source | 205p. in various pagings |
| 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 | 19800801 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This contract covers the identification of Types, Makes and Models which constitute the Light Truck world fleet. The attributes which describe the critical functional aspects of trucks of this size are established and specifications to define the attributes obtained. Methods of comparison of attributes are developed to provide a means of comparison leading to the selection of the most efficient design for each type vehicle. The potential for reduction of function is also evaluated. The weight reduction potential for each selected vehicle type is determined based on size reduction, redesign and material substitution methods. Based on the preceding Product Dependent Weight reductions, related reductions in Power and Weight Dependent weights are determined to provide a total weight reduction potential. Effects of the weight reduction are provided. |
| Rosap ID | dot:11889 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11889 |
| TRT Terms | Evaluation; Light trucks; Lightweight materials; Chemical reduction; Vehicle design; Vehicle size; Vehicle weight |
| General Subjects | Trucks; Weight |
| Classification | NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Vehicle Design; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Highway Safety |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | DOT-TSC-459 |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-NHTSA-80-06; DOT-HS-805 459; PB80-224132 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50500/50505/lightdutytruckweight_1980_08.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |