The Automobile Industry, Ecology, and Conservation of Raw Materials and Energy

785087

01/01/1978

Event
17th FISITA Congress (1978), Budapest, Hungary
Authors Abstract
Content
The paper surveys the harmful effects of the automobile industry in all its ramifications, and suggests ways of improvement. The general format is:
- Negative effects of factory operations on workers and nearby residents: Combustion products and industrial chemicals are particularly dangerous; some recycling is possible.
- Vehicle-produced air pollution: Attempts are presently being made to establish pollutants' effects on health. Most European countries already have initiated regulations; engine design developments are reviewed.
- Vehicle-produced noise: Both vehicle design and acoustic measures for traffic networks offer improvements. Six European countries have instituted noise limits.
- Physical danger of collision: International standardization of roadways and continuing vehicle development must be pursued. Further reduction of driver error through technical, educational, and legislative (anti-alcohol) measures is required.
- Traffic planning: Coordination of roadways, pedestrian areas, and parking with the needs of surrounding residential, commercial, and industrial zones is required.
- Fuel and material requirements of vehicles: Fuel conservation requires further engine and transmission development. Material recycling must intensify; service-lives must be extended
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Pages
10
Citation
Szabo, S., "The Automobile Industry, Ecology, and Conservation of Raw Materials and Energy," SAE Technical Paper 785087, 1978, .
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Publisher
Published
Jan 1, 1978
Product Code
785087
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
German