This study assessed the potential of alternate automotive engines to meet the fuel economy goals and emission levels of the 1980-1990 period. As part of NHTSA's continuing research in support of the Department of Transportation fuel economy activities, this study reviewed those developments offering viable substitutes for the current spark ignition engine systems. Categories assessed included stratified charge, diesels, turbo charging, rotary/Wankel engines, and the developmental past and on-going ressearch through 1978 were reviwed along with the development and production status of various alternate engine technologies proposed for automobiles and light trucks through the 1980s. Assessment was then made of the potential fuel economy improvement as a percentage of 1978 baseline data.


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    Title :

    Review of alternate automotive engine fuel economy


    Additional title:

    Ueberblick ueber die Kraftstoffverbrauchszahlen alternativer Antriebsmotoren fuer Kraftfahrzeuge


    Contributors:
    Cole, D. (author) / Bolt, J.A. (author) / Huber, P. (author) / Taylor, T. jun. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1980


    Size :

    72 Seiten


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English