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An Over-the-Road Fuel Economy Test
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National West Coast Meeting
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English
Abstract
This paper discusses an over-the-road fuel economy test procedure developed to show a true reflection of fuel consumption for the everyday road user. It explains the parameters for the test, the preparation involved, the test procedures, and an analysis of the tests.
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Citation
Carr, A., "An Over-the-Road Fuel Economy Test," SAE Technical Paper 750726, 1975, https://doi.org/10.4271/750726.Also In
References
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