Automobile emission control: the development status, trends, and outlook as of December 1976

Technical Report · Fri Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:7289990

The sixth in a series of reports on automobile control technology is presented. The information that submitted to EPA from automobile manufacturers during the time period of December 1976 through February 1977. The report contains conclusions about emission standards and the years in which they could be implemented, the relationship between fuel economy and emission control, the potential differences in emission control technology at different emission levels, the possible impact of MMT, unregulated emissions of concern, the impact of a non-methane hydrocarbon standard, and the rate of progress in the emission control area. Significant development trends are highlighted in the following areas: 3-way catalysts; improved fuel metering; electronic controls; non-catalytic emission control technology; vehicle space requirements for emission controls; turbocharging; and diesel engine developments. A review of each manufacturer's emission control development efforts is included.

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor, MI (USA). Emission Control Technology Div.
• OSTI ID: 7289990
• Report Number(s): PB-267865
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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EXHAUST GASES
FUEL ECONOMY
GASEOUS WASTES
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
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POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
VEHICLES
WASTES