In order to properly evaluate the consequences of replacing conventional Otto-cycle engines with alternate power systems, comparisons must be carried out at the vehicle level with functionally equivalent cars. This paper presents the development and application of a procedure for establishing equivalent vehicles. A systematic weight propagation methodology, based on detailed weight breakdowns and influence factors yields the vehicle weight impacts due to changes in engine weight and power. Performance-matching criteria, utilizing a vehicle simulation program, are then employed to establish Otto-engine-equivalent vehicles, whose characteristics can form the basis for alternative engine evaluations. (Kursetz)


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    Title :

    Weight propagation and equivalent horsepower for alternate-engined cars


    Additional title:

    Vergleich des Fahrzeuggewichtes zur aequivalenten Motorstaerke fuer Strassenfahrzeuge mit Alternativantrieb


    Contributors:
    Klose, G.J. (author) / Kurtz, D.W. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1978


    Size :

    11 Seiten, 4 Bilder, 9 Tabellen, 4 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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