Automotive Fuel Economy : How Far Can We Go? Paperback
by Committee on Fuel Economy of Automobiles and Light Trucks, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences
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This volume presents realistic estimates for the level of fuel economy that is achievable in the next decade for cars and light trucks made in the United States and Canada.
A source of objective and comprehensive information on the topic, this book takes into account real-world factors such as the financial conditions in the automotive industry, costs and benefits to consumers, and marketability of high-efficiency vehicles.
The committee is composed of experts from the fields of science, technology, finance, and regulation and offers practical evaluations of technological improvements that could contribute to increased fuel efficiency.
The volume also examines potential barriers to improvement, such as high production costs, regulations on safety and emissions, and consumer preferences.
This practical book is of considerable interest to car and light truck manufacturers, policymakers, federal and state agencies, and the public.
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- Format:Paperback
- Pages:288 pages
- Publisher:National Academies Press
- Publication Date:01/01/1992
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- ISBN:9780309083904
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- Format:Paperback
- Pages:288 pages
- Publisher:National Academies Press
- Publication Date:01/01/1992
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- ISBN:9780309083904