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Main Title EPA evaluation of the gyroscopic wheel cover device under Section 511 of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act /
Author Syria, Stanley L. ; Syria, S. L.
CORP Author Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor, MI. Emission Control Technology Div.
Publisher U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Mobile Sources, Emission Contorl Technology Division, Test and Evaluation Branch,
Year Published 1983
Report Number EPA-AA-TEB-511-83-11
Stock Number PB84-143577
OCLC Number 173443901
Subjects Stopping Distance ; Fuel Economy/ Miles per Gallon ; Hub Caps/ Wheel Discs/ Wheel Covers
Additional Subjects Automobiles ; Fuel consumption ; Vehicle wheels ; Balancing ; Brakes(Motion arresters) ; Performance evaluation ;
Internet Access
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https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=9100XY79.PDF
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ELCD  EPA AA-TEB-511-83-11 NVFEL Library/Ann Arbor, MI 11/21/2011 DISPERSAL
NTIS  PB84-143577 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 59 p. : ill., charts ; 28 cm.
Abstract
This report announces the conclusions of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) evaluation of the Gyroscopic Wheel Cover under the provisions of Section 511 of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act. The evaluation of the Gyroscopic Wheel Cover device was conducted upon the application of Simmer Wheels, Incorporated. The device is a mechanical assembly which replaces each of the standard wheel covers on a vehicle. The device is claimed to improve fuel economy, handling and braking characteristics, and the life of the brakes tires.
Notes
"EPA-AA-TEB-511-83-11." Cover title. "June 1983."