Title: VEHICLE CHARACTERIZATION FOR THE TAPCUT PROJECT: PERFORMANCE AND COST
Abstract: Three sets of technologies for urban transportation were developed for use in testing energy conservation strategies. Each set included both personal and mass transportation vehicles; different socieconomic conditions were assumed for each of the three sets. Vehicles in the first set combine the best performance and fuel economy characteristics while meeting stringent air emissions standards. Personal vehicles in the second set sacrifice performance for maximum fuel economy. Vehicles in the third set are more fuel efficient than 1980 vehicles but do not otherwise represent significant technological improvements for present vehicles. The method for forecasting vehicle characteristics is presented, as are data for performance, fuel economy, and purchase price for each vehicle. New engine technologies were introduced in every set, including diesel, Stirling, and Brayton engines, stratified-charge Otto engines, and electric and hybrid vehicles. Technology development for transit vehicles parallelled that of autos.
Publication Year: 1981
Publication Date: 1981-11-01
Language: en
Type: article
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