Description of basic road speed governor which controls maximum speed of vehicles and its operation; development of Holley road speed governor which operates in conjunction with engine speed governer; road speed governor is connected in circuit with engine speed governor and whichever speed sense reaches its preset adjusted speed first, will control engine; advantages of using road speed governor for heavy duty vehicles are outlined such as reduced maintenance, fuel economy, and fewer traffic violations.


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    Title :

    Road speed governors


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting (Metropolitan Section) ; 1965



    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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