VECON '84 : fuel efficient power trains and Vehicles. Fuel economy and performance-the case for lightweight reduction. SAE 130. International Conference on Fuel Efficient Power Trains and Vehicles [22-24 Oct. 1984, London].

Ancliff, A.

1984

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CIENA

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The influence of weight changes on fuel consumption is examined on lightweight, functionally equivalent vehicles and a relationship established. This is used to predict the effects of weight changes on future vehicles when engine efficiency is improved and drag losses reduced well below current standards. INTRODUCTION. METHODOLOGY. Vehicle specification. Computer simulation. RESULTS. Performance calculations. Fuel consumption predictions. DISCUSSION OF PREDICTED RESULTS. Acceleration and maximum speed. Fuel consumption. CONCLUDING REMARKS. REFERENCES.

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GENERAL; VEHICULOS AUTOMOTORES; PESO; USO RACIONAL DE LA ENERGIA; CONSUMO DE COMBUSTIBLES;