This document assesses the fuel economy potential of diesel engines in future passenger cars and light trucks. The primary technologies evaluated include: (1) engine control strategy and implementation, (2) the engine design variables, (3) emissions and noise, (4) fuels, (5) lubricants, (6) vehicle-engine matching, and (7) the effects of vehicle characteristics. The major findings are summarized.


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    Title :

    Potential of Diesel Engine, 1979 Summary Source Document


    Contributors:
    T. Trella (author)

    Publication date :

    1980


    Size :

    166 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English