The Economics of Automotive Weight Reduction

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Marshall, Kenneth D., author.

Conference Name:

1970 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition (1970-01-12 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1970

Summary:

By reducing the weight of an automobile, monetary savings accrue to both the automakers and the American consumer. The consumer receives a benefit in reduced initial purchase price, reduced freight charges, increased gas mileage, and reduced tire wear. Assuming that a car will last for six years and will travel 18,000 miles per year, it can be conservatively calculated that a reduction of 1 lb in the weight of the vehicle will save the consumer $0.76 over the lifetime of the car. By including inflationary effects, it can be calculated that the consumer would save $0.79 over the lifetime of the car, or $0.13 each year

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Publisher Number:

700174

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