| Main Title |
Quantitative effects of acceleration rate on fuel consumption / |
| Author |
Jones, Randy.
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| CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor, MI. Standards Development and Support Branch. |
| Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air, Noise and Radiation, Office of Mobile Source Air Pollution Control, Emission Control Technology Division, Standards Development and Support Branch, |
| Year Published |
1980 |
| Report Number |
EPA-AA-SDSB-80-06 |
| Stock Number |
PB80-191299 |
| OCLC Number |
720049346 |
| Subjects |
Automobiles--Fuel consumption--Mathematical models ;
Acceleration (Mechanics)
|
| Additional Subjects |
Fuel consumption ;
Motor vehicles ;
Acceleration(Physics) ;
Performance tests ;
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| ELCD |
EPA AA-SDSB-80-06 |
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NVFEL Library/Ann Arbor, MI |
05/09/2011 |
| NTIS |
PB80-191299 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
[20] p. : charts ; 28 cm. |
| Abstract |
One factor which has a significant effect on vehicle fuel consumption is the rate at which the vehicle is accelerated. Quantitative and qualitative studies have shown that more rapid and/or more frequent accelerations result in increased fuel consumption. The EPA has conducted a study to quantify the effects of operating a vehicle at different acceleration rates. The test involved accelerating the vehicle at a constant acceleration rate to a speed of 55 mph, and maintaining the 55 mph speed until total distance traveled equaled one mile. Conceptually, this may be viewed as entering a freeway system with different acceleration rates. |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references. Technical report. "EPA-AA-SDSB-80-06." Cover title. "April 1980." |
