An Analysis of Commercial Vehicle Speed Control Concepts AMAF Transportation Systems Div. AMAF industries, Incorporated Columbia, MD

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Weiss, John F., author.

Conference Name:

SAE International Truck and Bus Meeting and Exposition (1982-11-08 : Indianapolis, Indiana, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1982

Summary:

Speed control concepts are devices, designs, or techniques which, when used separately or in combination, reduce a vehicle 's road speed to a more fuel-efficient level. The study encompassed five general categories of speed control: engine speed governors/power train numerical ratios, road speed governors, tachographs/trip recorders, cruise controls, and driver training and motivation programs. Although fleet operating experience has demonstrated that the proper use of speed control can save fuel and have other beneficial side effects, three factors affect the development of speed control programs: driver resistance, management commitment, and operational difficulties. While speed control programs can vary, companies with successful programs thoroughly investigate the market, train and motivate their drivers, and implement the program slowly with careful monitoring and structured tests

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Publisher Number:

821258

Access Restriction:

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