Summary of experience gained with diesel taxicab installations in United States, purchased by Checker-Detroit fleet; Perkins P4C Diesel was used in early taxi conversions; summary of engine specifications; new Dodge-Dart taxicab is also available with diesel power; 1960 conversions are using Perkins Four 203 diesel producing 60 hp at 2400 rpm; reaction of drivers, passengers and mechanics.
Use of diesel power in taxicab operation
SAE -- Paper
SAE Meeting ; 1960 Automotive
1960
8 pages
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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