Fourteenth annual report to Congress on the Automotive Technology Development Program, [FY 1992]

Technical Report · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1993

OSTI ID:6740953

The Automotive Propulsion Research and Development Act of 1978 was enacted on February 25, 1978, as Title III of Public Law 95-238. It directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to undertake research and development of new automotive propulsion systems to achieve improved fuel economy which can be adapted to various altemative fuels. The DOE Automotive Technology Development Program formulated in response to the Act currently consists of two major engine related projects: (1) the Advanced Turbine Technology Applications Project and (2) the Heavy Duty Transport Technology Project. In addition, basic ceramic materials and altemative fuels technologies for all engine projects are being developed under the Advanced Materials Development Project and the Altemative Fuels Utilization Program respectively. Also, the Advanced Environmental Technologies Program has been implemented to assist industry in developing energy efficient and environmentally sound mobile heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. The R D programs involved meet National Energy Strategy (NES) requirements. Major Automotive Technology Development Program accomplishments in fiscal year (FY) 1992 are described.

• Research Organization: USDOE Assistant Secretary for Conservation and Renewable Energy, Washington, DC (United States). Advanced Propulsion Div.
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 6740953
• Report Number(s): DOE/CE-0364; ON: DE93008609
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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