The User's Approach to Fuel Economy Through Utility Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Specifications Ontario Hydro

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Siegel, Harvey, author.

Conference Name:

1980 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition (1980-02-25 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1980

Summary:

A survey taken of utility fleets throughout the United States and Canada indicates that most are taking action to reduce fuel consumption through specification and operational activities. One fleet's experience and results with mid-range diesels is given, showing substantial benefits over gasoline engines, especially in power take-off operation. Additional fuel reductions are possible by specifying smaller automobiles and smaller engines with manual transmissions in vans and pickups

Notes:

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Publisher Number:

800130

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license