Progress in a program for optimizing automotive accessory systems to achieve greater vehicle fuel economy and improved accessory performance is reported. The major technical accomplishments during this reporting period were: all candidate advanced air conditioning concepts were evaluated; advanced air conditioning and hybrid accessory drive component trade-studies were completed; improved alternator, water pump and power steering system concepts were evaluated; the vehicle integrated accessory systems trade-study was completed; and the technical summary report for the Phase V Automotive Accessory Systems Optimization Program was initiated. (ERA citation 06:032215)


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    Title :

    Study on Reduction of Accessory Horsepower Requirements. Eleventh Quarterly Progress Report


    Publication date :

    1977


    Size :

    76 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English