Transport planning & policy
Automotive Fuel Economy
How Far Can We Go?
by Committee on Fuel Economy of Automobiles and Light Trucks, National Research Council
Description
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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- Publisher National Academies Press
- Publication Date January 1992
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9780309083904
- Publication Country or regionUnited States
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 75.25 USD
- Pages288
- ReadershipProfessional and scholarly
- Publish StatusPublished
- Dimensions9 x 6 inches
- Biblio Notes1992
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