On 23 August 2005, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) proposed adopting RMI's recommendation of a size- rather than weight-based structure for future light-truck CAFE...
A continuation of previous work, the study provides a comparative analysis of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to conventional internal combustion and hybrid engines, examining both life-cycle energy use...
Reducing vehicle weight is critical to improving fuel economy and addressing range, performance, size, and cost challenges associated with fuel-cell and hybrid propulsion systems. This paper...
As concerns about rising gasoline prices and dependence on foreign oil increase, Americans are looking for alternative fuels like ethanol. This two-page report from Federal Mogul?s Carter Fuel D...
The EPA and its partners displayed the first advanced hydraulic hybrid vehicle at the 2004 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress held in Detroit, Michigan. This vehicle, which uses...
This report explores options for greater fuel efficiency in heavy duty commercial trucks. Strategies explored include changes to driving resistance, fuel technology, engine technology, and driver...