Data base for light-weight automotive diesel power plants. Volume I: Executive summary. Final report 30 Jun 76-30 Jun 77
The effects on fuel economy, emissions, passenger car safety and other variables due to the installation of light-weight Diesel powerplants were studied. Experimental data was obtained on naturally aspirated and turbocharged Diesel engines installed in subcompact and compact passenger vehicles. The data includes fuel economy as a function of engine type and horsepower, as a function of vehicle inertia weight and as a function of regulated emission constraints. Unregulated emissions have been characterized during the course of the work. The compatibility of the Diesel engine studied with passenger car structures incorporating advanced frontal crashworthiness capabilities was also verified. Volume I, the Executive Summary, presents a summary of the data obtained and a review of the important conclusions.
- Research Organization:
- Volkswagenwerk A.G., Wolfsburg (Germany, F.R.). Research Div.
- OSTI ID:
- 6540352
- Report Number(s):
- PB-80-204399
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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AIR POLLUTION
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ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENGINES
EXHAUST GASES
FLUIDS
FUEL CONSUMPTION
FUEL ECONOMY
GASEOUS WASTES
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PERFORMANCE TESTING
POLLUTION
SAFETY
SERVICE LIFE
SPECIFICATIONS
TESTING
VEHICLES
WASTES