A Computer Program (VEHSIM) for Vehicle Fuel Economy and Performance Simulation (Automobiles and Light Trucks): Volume III: Glossary and Listings

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A Computer Program (VEHSIM) for Vehicle Fuel Economy and Performance Simulation (Automobiles and Light Trucks): Volume III: Glossary and Listings

1981-10-01
By Zub, Russell W.

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Creators:

Zub, Russell W.
Corporate Creators:

United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Special Programs Administration. John A. Volpe National Transportation System Center
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Subject/TRT Terms:

Automobiles Computer Programs Drag Engines Fuel Consumption Gears Heavy Vehicles Motor Vehicles Simulation Tires Transmissions Trucks Vehicle Drive Systems Vehicle Performance VEHSIM (Computer Program)
Publication/ Report Number:

DOT-TSC-NHTSA--81-23.III ; DOT-HS-806-039
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Abstract:

This report presents an updated description of a vehicle simulation program, VEHSIM, which can determine the fuel economy and performance of a specified vehicle over a defined route as it executes a given driving schedule. Vehicle input accommodated by VEHSIM include accessories, engine, rear axle, converter, transmission, tires, aerodynamic drag coefficient, and shift logic. The report is comprised of four volumes. Volume I presents a description of the numerical approach and equations.
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US Transportation Collection NHTSA - Vehicle Safety Research Volpe Center
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