Update on the fuel economy benefits of inspection and maintenance programs. Technical report
The purpose of this report is to present an updated assessment of the fuel economy benefits of Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs, in terms of individual vehicle and fleetwide savings, using the latest EPA test data. The fuel economy benefits which will result from a basic I/M program and the incremented benefits due to adding options to the basic program are presented. The basic of 'typical' I/M program analyzed is an annual one with idle emissions inspections of all gasoline powered passenger cars of model years 1968 and newer. The three options which are analyzed are a more effective test for 1981 and later vehicles, a mechanic training program, and a tire pressure check conducted as part of the I/M inspection.
- Research Organization:
- Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor, MI (USA). Inspection and Maintenance Staff
- OSTI ID:
- 5484114
- Report Number(s):
- PB-81-203333
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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