Comparison of Gasoline and Diesel Automobile Fuel Economy as Seen by the Consumer U. S. Department of Energy

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

McNutt, Barry D., author.

Conference Name:

SAE International Congress & Exposition (1981-02-23 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1981

Summary:

A number of different and perhaps conflicting claims have been made about the fuel-economy benefits of Diesel-fueled automobiles versus their gasoline-fueled counterparts. While a "traditional" figure of a 25 percent fuel-economy gain with Diesels is often used, this figure has varied due to differences in vehicle performance, driving conditions, fuel Btu content, and advances In engine design (particularly in spark-ignition engines). This paper looks at fuel economy, in the broad sense of the term, from the consumer's perspective. The analysis is based on EPA-measured fuel economy in model year 1980, actual on-road fuel economy for 1975-1980 automobiles, and recent fuel price data for gasoline and Diesel fuel. Comparisons of gasoline and Diesel fuel economy that account for these three variables are presented. Also considered is the way that gasoline and Diesel fuel economy comparisons may change in the future with changes in fuel prices, emission standards, and engine design

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Publisher Number:

810387

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