Further Development of the Methanol-Fueled Escort

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Nichols, Roberta J., author.

Conference Name:

2nd International Pacific Conference on Automotive Engineering (1983-11-07 : Tokyo, Japan)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource cm

Place of Publication:

Tokyo, JAPAN Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan 1983

Summary:

The results obtained from the 40-vehicle fleet of methanol-fueled Escorts in service since 1981 are reviewed. These results provided the basis for an upgraded vehicle built on the production line. A total of 587 vehicles were built, including five advanced technology vehicles with more stringent emissions goals at equivalent thermal efficiency. Vehicle configuration, fuel and oil specifications, and emission, fuel economy and performance data are discussed. One of the major challenges when developing the vehicle was the selection of fuel system materials compatible with methanol. A follow-on program to find cost reduction solutions is underway

Notes:

Vendor supplied data

Publisher Number:

830900

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license