Updated assessment of the near-term potential for improving automotive fuel economy.

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
DeCicco, John M. Ross, Marc H.

1993

CIENA
2300

TECHNOLOGIES FOR EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT. Engine technologies. Transmission improvements. Load reduction. PROJECTIONS OF TECHNICAL POTENTIAL. Base year technology usage. Market driven fuel economy expectations. Technically feasible MPG levels. Efficiency improvement of an example car. COSTS AND ACHIEVABLE FUEL ECONOMY IMPROVEMENT. Determining cost-effectiveness. Estimating lead time. Achievable potectial. Comparison to previous analyses. OTHER ISSUES. Competitive equity. Market risks. Air pollution. Economic factors.

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ESTADOS UNIDOS; AHORRO DE COMBUSTIBLE; VEHICULOS ELECTRICOS; TECNOLOGIA; ANALISIS COSTO-BENEFICIO; CONTAMINACION DEL AIRE; ASPECTOS ECONOMICOS; POLITICA ENERGETICA; CONSUMO DE COMBUSTIBLES; DATOS ESTADISTICOS; NUEVA TECNOLOGIA; COMBUSTIBLES;