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Fuel economy and performance–the case for lightweight vehicles
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The influence of weight changes on fuel consumption is examined on lightweight, functionally equivalent vehicles and a relationship established. This is used to predict the effects of weight changes on future vehicles when engine efficiency is improved and drag losses reduced well below current standards.
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ANCLIFF, A., "Fuel economy and performance–the case for lightweight vehicles," SAE Technical Paper 841311, 1984, https://doi.org/10.4271/841311.Also In
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