History and Future of Spark Ignition Engines.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Library of Congress.

Automobiles.

History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (125 pages) : digital, PDF file

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1973.

System Details:

System requirements: PDF reader software.

text file

PDF

Summary:

Also includes foldout chart (between pages 22-23), "Evolution of Automotive Power Sources: Selected Historical Events."

Compiles 19 selected writings (pages 23-119), 15 from the 1895-1909 era, each preceded by a brief analysis or precis, portraying the industry's formative days, including:

CRS report summarizing results of studies to determine the basis of the automobile industry's decision in the early 1900's to concentrate on development of the spark ignition internal combustion engine.

Summarizes factors affecting early decisions opting for spark ignition engine and those influencing its continued dominance. Also provides synopsis of early history of steam, electric, diesel, and spark ignition engines, and of contemporary alternatives.

Notes:

CRS Report.

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed June 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. History and Future of Spark Ignition Engines. 73-S642-12

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