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Main Title Shift Schedules for Emissions and Fuel Economy Testing.
Author Rykowski., Richard A. ;
CORP Author Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor, Mich. Standards Development and Support Branch.
Year Published 1977
Report Number LDTP-77-6;
Stock Number PB-274 865
Additional Subjects Motor vehicles ; Air pollution ; Trends ; Hydrocarbons ; Carbon monoxide ; Carbon dioxide ; Nitrogen oxides ; Tests ; Fuel consumption ; Exhaust emissions ; Shift schedules
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NTIS  PB-274 865 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract The purpose of this report is to examine the current method of determining the shift schedules used during certification and determine if this method is resulting in shift schedules which are representative of those used by typical drivers. The history of the method of determining shift schedules for the certification process is first examined. Then the current trends of shift schedules found in vehicle owner's manuals are determined, since these are the sources of the shift schedules used during certification. Next, the methods of determining shift schedules of other automobile testing organizations are examined, as well as how people are taught to shift in driver's education schools. Finally, data are presented comparing on-the-road shift speeds to those recommended by the manufacturers. Conclusions and recommendations on alternative methods of determining certification shift schedules are presented.
Supplementary Notes Report on Technichal Support for Regulatory Action.
PUB Date Free Form Nov 77
Category Codes 13B; 13F; 68A; 85H
NTIS Prices PC A03/MF A01
Primary Description 200/05
Document Type NT
Cataloging Source NTIS/MT
Control Number 323728668
Origin NTIS
Type CAT