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Fuel Consumption Trends in Today's Vehicles
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Abstract
This paper discusses fuel economy in present automobiles and shows that as vehicle weight has increased and emission controls have become more stringent, fuel economy has deteriorated and will probably continue to do so. Weight is seen as the significant factor in reduction of fuel economy and performance, and smaller cars are seen as a possible solution to the problem.
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MacDonald, H., "Fuel Consumption Trends in Today's Vehicles," SAE Technical Paper 730517, 1973, https://doi.org/10.4271/730517.Also In
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- Hirst E. “Energy Consumption for Transportation in the U.S.” Oak Ridge National Laboratory March 1972
- Highway Statistics
- Official Vehicle Specifications Product Planning and Research Staff, Ford Motor Co.
- Misch Herbert L. Testimony before Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. March 13 1973
- Misch Herbert L. Summary of Past and Projected Effects of Emissions and Safety Regulations on Vehicles with Particular Reference to Fuel Economy