Fuel economy retrofit devices

Technical Report · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:5511658

This document announces the conclusions of the EPA evaluation of the 'Gastel' device under provisions of Section 511 of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act. On November 11, 1979, the EPA received a request from Automotive Devices, Inc. for evaluation of a fuel saving device termed 'Gastell.' This device is designed to provide the vehicle operator visual and audible indications of inefficient engine operating conditions so that the fuel-conscious drivers can modify their driving habits to obtain improved efficiency. An evaluation has been made and the results are described.

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor, MI (USA). Emission Control Technology Div.
• OSTI ID: 5511658
• Report Number(s): PB-81-234759
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320203* -- Energy Conservation
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& Utilization-- Transportation-- Land & Roadway
ACCELERATION
AUTOMOBILES
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENGINES
EQUIPMENT
FUEL CONSUMPTION
FUEL ECONOMY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS
OPERATION
PERFORMANCE
RETROFITTING
VEHICLES