Light Truck Fuel Economy by Design Efficiency

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Bickerstaff, D. J., author.

Conference Name:

National Truck Meeting and Exposition (1978-12-11 : Dearborn, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1978

Summary:

CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) requirements were authorized for both "Cars" and "Light Trucks" as a result of the "Energy Policy and Conservation Act" of 1975. This paper addresses the methods by which fuel economy may be increased by design efficiency of Light Trucks in consideration of legislated goals and considers aerodynamic and road load improvements, weight reduction, powertrain selection, and optimization. In selecting the optimum fuel efficient design, adequate consideration must be given to emissions, structural durability, performance constraints, and consumer acceptance and not to forget manufacturing constraints and lead time considerations

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Publisher Number:

781063

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license