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Journal Article · · Automot. Ind.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7215856
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A brief technology assessment is given of alternative propulsion systems for automobiles. Reciprocating and rotary (Wankel) spark ignition engines, diesel engines, gas turbines, Rankine cycle engines, and electric propulsion are discussed. Various research programs are reviewed with respect to engine design factors and emission control. (PMA)
OSTI ID:
7215856
Journal Information:
Automot. Ind.; (United States), Journal Name: Automot. Ind.; (United States); ISSN AUINA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
330100* -- Internal Combustion Engines
330200 -- External Combustion Engines
330300 -- Advanced Propulsion Systems-- Electric-Powered Systems
AUTOMOBILES
DESIGN
DIESEL ENGINES
ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLES
ENGINES
EXHAUST GASES
GAS TURBINES
GASEOUS WASTES
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
PROPULSION
RANKINE CYCLE ENGINES
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
ROTARY ENGINES
SPARK IGNITION ENGINES
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
TURBINES
TURBOMACHINERY
VEHICLES
WANKEL ENGINES
WASTES