Producing More Fuel Efficient Automobiles
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Producing More Fuel Efficient Automobiles
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Author : U S Government Accountability Office (G
language : en
Publisher: BiblioGov
Release Date : 2013-06
Producing More Fuel Efficient Automobiles written by U S Government Accountability Office (G and has been published by BiblioGov this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06 with categories.
GAO was requested to: (1) examine the background for the current fuel economy standards; (2) review pertinent studies that assess the potential for attaining further fuel economy improvements; and (3) obtain information on the financial impact of the fuel economy standards on the automobile industry in meeting such standards. The federal fuel economy standards were established in response to fuel shortages and concern that the nation's dependence on foreign oil posed a threat to national security and the economy. A major goal of the standards was to reduce U.S. gasoline consumption through the production and sale of more fuel-efficient automobiles. The automobile accounts for about 30 percent of all petroleum consumption and is a major factor contributing to the nation's dependence on foreign oil. After the fuel economy standards were established, the automobile industry expressed concern about having to produce cars that met the fuel standards within the specified timeframes. The industry felt that it did not have enough time to redesign its equipment and plants to produce automobiles that met the fuel standards. During the 1970's, gasoline prices rose substantially. By 1979, Americans were purchasing imported, smaller, more fuel-efficient cars. To compete with the imports and produce automobiles that met the fuel economy standards, the industry began pouring huge amounts of capital into redesigning its product line. However, this capital investment and sagging revenues resulting from high car prices and high interest rates have placed the industry in a weakened financial position for the next several years. The two major automobile producers will most likely have negative cash flows of about $3 to 5 billion in 1981. Two studies predict a moderate improvement in fuel economy gains by the early to mid-1990's, or a rapid improvement by the 1990's.
Automobile Fuel Economy
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Author : John H. Anderson, Jr.
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2002
Automobile Fuel Economy written by John H. Anderson, Jr. and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with categories.
Overall fuel economy trends have prompted some energy conservationists and environmentalists to call for increasing the Corp. Avg. Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. Those supporting an increase in the standards often cite energy security and environmental benefits that would result from improved fuel economy. Those opposed to raising the standards often cite decreased auto safety, which they contend could result from producing smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. This report has reviewed studies and interviewed experts to identify: the impact of increasing CAFE standards on oil consumption, the environ., and auto safety in the U.S.; and other issues that affect the CAFE.
Producing More Fuel Efficient Automobiles
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Author : United States Accounting Office (GAO)
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-06-11
Producing More Fuel Efficient Automobiles written by United States Accounting Office (GAO) and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-11 with categories.
Producing More Fuel-Efficient Automobiles: A Costly Proposition
Consumers Need More Reliable Automobile Fuel Economy Data
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Author : United States. General Accounting Office
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
Consumers Need More Reliable Automobile Fuel Economy Data written by United States. General Accounting Office and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Automobiles categories.
Every new automobile sold in the United States has a label showing its tested fuel economy. In addition, all fuel economy test results are published annually to encourage the production and purchase of more fuel-efficient automobiles. Consumers are skeptical, however, because their on-road experience often falls far short of the tested mileage figures.
Increased Automobile Fuel Efficiency And Synthetic Fuels
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Author : United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 1982
Increased Automobile Fuel Efficiency And Synthetic Fuels written by United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Automobiles categories.
Producing More Fuel Efficient Automobiles A Costly Proposition
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Author : United States. General Accounting Office
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Producing More Fuel Efficient Automobiles A Costly Proposition written by United States. General Accounting Office and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Automobile industry and trade categories.
Making Cars More Fuel Efficient
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Author : European Conference of Ministers of Transport
language : en
Publisher: ECMT/OECD
Release Date : 2005
Making Cars More Fuel Efficient written by European Conference of Ministers of Transport and has been published by ECMT/OECD this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Business & Economics categories.
Studies show that cars use significantly more fuel per km than suggested by official certification test ratings, and some argue that this gap is growing as a percentage of the tested value. This has raised concerns that national fuel efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions reduction goals will not be met, and that consumers will lose faith in reported fuel economy figures. This publication analyses the fuel efficiency gap and examines technologies available that could reduce that gap and improve fuel economy, as well as considering policy options for encouraging uptake of these technologies by vehicle manufacturers and, in some cases, by consumers themselves.
Increased Automobile Fuel Efficiency And Synthetic Fuels
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Increased Automobile Fuel Efficiency And Synthetic Fuels written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Automobiles categories.
Reduced Emissions And Fuel Consumption In Automobile Engines
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Author : Fred Schäfer
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-03-09
Reduced Emissions And Fuel Consumption In Automobile Engines written by Fred Schäfer and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-09 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Over the last several years, there has been much discussion on the interrelation of CO2 emissions with the global warming phenomenon. This in turn has increased pressure to develop and produce more fuel efficient engines and vehicles. This is the central topic of this book. It covers the underlying processes which cause pollutant emissions and the possibilities of reducing them, as well as the fuel consumption of gasoline and diesel engines, including direct injection diesel engines. As well as the engine-related causes of pollution, which is found in the raw exhaust, there is also a description of systems and methods for exhaust post treatment. The significant influence of fuels and lubricants (both conventional and alternative fuels) on emission behavior is also covered. In addition to the conventional gasoline and diesel engines, lean-burn and direct injection gasoline engines and two-stroke gasoline and diesel engines are included. The potential for reducing fuel consumption and pollution is described as well as the related reduction of CO2 emissions. Finally, a detailed summary of the most important laws and regulations pertaining to pollutant emissions and consumption limits is presented. This book is intended for practising engineers involved in research and applied sciences as well as for interested engineering students.
Automotive Fuel Economy
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1992-02-01
Automotive Fuel Economy written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-02-01 with Transportation categories.
This volume presents realistic estimates for the level of fuel economy that is achievable in the next decade for cars and light trucks made in the United States and Canada. A source of objective and comprehensive information on the topic, this book takes into account real-world factors such as the financial conditions in the automotive industry, costs and benefits to consumers, and marketability of high-efficiency vehicles. The committee is composed of experts from the fields of science, technology, finance, and regulation and offers practical evaluations of technological improvements that could contribute to increased fuel efficiency. The volume also examines potential barriers to improvement, such as high production costs, regulations on safety and emissions, and consumer preferences. This practical book is of considerable interest to car and light truck manufacturers, policymakers, federal and state agencies, and the public.