Skeleton production plans are developed for several scenarios. Weight estimates are made of each “base level.” Engines and transmissions are matched to the new weight, and a value of fuel economy, without other technological improvements, is determined. Fuel economy improvements due to other technological changes such as reduced aerodynamic drag, reduced tire rolling losses, the application of improved lubricants, etc., are added. Annual fuel economy estimates, by manufacturer, for each scenario, result. A brief review is included of the evolution of this methodology.


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    Title :

    The Methodology of Passenger Automobile Fuel Economy Rulemaking - Part 1, Technology


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    1979 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition ; 1979



    Publication date :

    1979-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




    The methodology of passenger automobile fuel economy rulemaking part 1 - technology

    Luchter,S. / Dep.of Transp.,Natl.Highw.Traffic Saf.Adm.,US | Automotive engineering | 1979



    The methodology of passenger automobile fuel economy rulemaking part 2 - economics

    Reck,R.O. / Dep.of Transp.,Natl,Highw.Traffic Adm.,US | Automotive engineering | 1979