VECON '84 : fuel efficient power trains and Vehicles. U.S. passenger car fuel economy. SAE 841282. International Conference on Fuel Efficient Power Trains and Vehicles [22-24 Oct. 1984, London].

Simpson, B.H.

1984

CIENA
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This paper is a study of the changes that have been incorporated in passenger cars sold in the U.S. in recent years to improve fuel economy, and of the significant improvements that have been achieved. Promising areas of new technology are also described that should have the capacity of providing further substantial fuel economy improvements. Market acceptance, economic considerations, potential government actions and other factors that may affect fuel economy are also discussed. Although this study is focused on U.S. passenger car developments, the results should also be of relevance in Europe. For consistency with U.S. legislated requirements, fuel economy values in the paper are in miles per U.S. gallon, corresponding fuel consumption figures in litres/100km are also shown. INTRODUCTION. 1984 AND PRIOR MODEL FUEL ECONOMY. MAJOR CHANGES AFFECTING FUEL ECONOMY. MARKET/ECONOMIC FACTORS. OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING FUTURE CAFE. SUMMARY. REFERENCES.

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ESTADOS UNIDOS; TRANSPORTE PUBLICO; CONSUMO DE COMBUSTIBLES; USO RACIONAL DE LA ENERGIA; TECNOLOGIA; SECTOR TRANSPORTE; ASPECTOS ECONOMICOS; AHORRO DE COMBUSTIBLE;