Driver energy conservation awareness training : review and recommendations for a national program. ORNL/TM.

Greene, David L.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Estados Unidos. Depto. de Energía. Martin Marietta Energy Systems.

1986

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The idea of driver energy conservation awareness was formalized as a training program (DECAT) by the Department of Energy in the late 1970's. This report reviews the curriculum of that program, its basis in engineering tests and principles, its past activities and achievements, and its potential, and makes recommendations for a renewed program. There is ample evidence that typical drivers can reduce fuel comsumption by at least 10. INTRODUCTION. by the way they maintain and operate their vehicles. The original DOE program was reasonably successful in reaching motor vehicle fleets, especially in government. Challenges for a new DECAT program include increasing its outreach to the general motoring public, fostering research and transfer to the marketplace of effective driver feedback devices, and incorporating DECAT training into the driver education and licensing process, nationwide. Depending on the effectiveness of DECAT, motor fuel savings could range up to 10 billion gallons annual. DECAT PROGRAM OBJECTIVES. DECAT PROGRAM ELEMENTS. Train DECAT instructors. Get DECAT information to motorists. Develop feedback devices. Conduct efficient driving research. Promote DECAT for driver education. DECAT PROGRAM BENEFITS. Potential petroleum savings. Safety. DECAT: PRESENT STATUS AND PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS. The DECAT program. DECAT instructor training. State and local DECAT programs. DECAT'S ENERGY SAVING POTENTIAL. Energy use by vehicle fleets. Household vehicles and independent trucks. Summary: energy savings potential. OUTLINE OF A COMPLETE DECAT PROGRAM. PROGRAM ELEMENT DESCRIPTIONS. Instructor training. Public information. Driver feedback device research. Driver education and licensing. Energy efficient vehicle operation research. APPENDIX: DRIVER BEHAVIOR, MAINTENANCE AND FUEL ECONOMY.

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GENERAL; USO RACIONAL DE LA ENERGIA; CONSUMO DE COMBUSTIBLES; VEHICULOS; PROGRAMAS; SECTOR TRANSPORTE; CONDUCTORES;