Survey of driver aid devices for improved fuel economy.

Details

• Creators:
  Hinton, M. G. ; Forrest, D. P. ; Duclos, D. P. ; Davey, T. H. ; Sheehan, R. R. ; Swan, K. B.
• Corporate Creators:
  Aerospace Corporation ; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Automobiles
  • Automatic control
  • Cruise control
  • Fuel regulating devices
  • Energy conservation
  • Fuel conservation
  • Fuel consumption
  • Warning systems
  • Driver aids
  • Manifold vacuum gages
  More +
• Publication/ Report Number:
  DOT-TSC-OST-76-45
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
• Abstract:
  This report presents a brief summarization of available information pertaining to devices offered to aid the driver in improving his driving habits in order to reduce fuel consumption. Principal emphasis is placed on characterizing the available devices in terms of their features and operating principles. When appropriate, possible side effects (e.g., safety considerations) occasioned by the use of such devices are examined. The available fuel economy test data for drivers who had received training only (no auxiliary or aid devices) are reviewed for comparison purposes.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  FO4701-75-C-0076
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9716/dot_9716_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 6.76 MB]
• Collection(s):
  Volpe Center
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:558f6be0e596fcb22553dc0318ae0bb731dbc4f458bd8026cc6177560745f4fb