After tracing evolution of special, high-speed type of oil engine for use in road vehicles, authors examine special claims of engine in field of passenger transport; data showing importance of high thermal efficiency; oil-engine disadvantages; low operating cost. Before Congress Tramways, Light Rys and Transport Assn. (See also - n 29 (discussion) June 9 p 330-2)


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    Title :

    Oil engines in passenger transport


    Additional title:

    Tramway Ry World


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Tramway and Railway World ; 71 , n 24 ; p 254-259


    Publication date :

    1932


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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