Main Title |
Testing of New Technology: Three-Way Catalyst Equipped Vehicles in Los Angeles. |
Author |
Jones, Alan D. ;
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CORP Author |
Automotive Environmental Systems, Inc., Westminister, CA.;Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor, MI. Emission Control Technology Div. |
Year Published |
1980 |
Report Number |
EPA-68-03-2881; EPA-460/3-80-027; |
Stock Number |
PB81-138075 |
Additional Subjects |
Automobiles ;
Exhaust emissions ;
Fuel consumption ;
Catalytic converters ;
Exhaust gases ;
Performance tests ;
Maintenance ;
Air pollution ;
Motor vehicles(1979 models) ;
Motor vehicles(1980 models)
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB81-138075 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
164p |
Abstract |
This report presents and summarizes exhaust emissions test data and other related information obtained in the testing and inspection of 116 in-use passenger cars. The test fleet consisted of 1979-1980 automobiles equipped with three-way catalyst emission control systems. The test vehicles were obtained randomly from private owners in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. The testing was completed August 1980. Each vehicle was tested in as-received condition and given an underhood emissions control component inspection. The test sequence consisted of the 1975 Federal Test Procedure, a Highway Fuel Economy test, a Bagged Idle test, a 50 mph Cruise test, a Four-Speed Idle test and a Loaded Two-Mode test. Twenty-five of the 116 vehicles received an evaporative emissions test using the SHED technique. Nineteen of the 116 vehicles received restorative maintenance repairs and additional testing. Twenty-three of the 116 vehicles were specially selected Cadillacs with four of these undergoing selective malperformance testing. |