MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS. A CRITICAL REVIEW

This review is divided into two parts. Part I, Characterization of I/M program development, contains discussions of the following topics: mobile sources and air quality; mobile source control strategies; I/M program requirements; geographic coverage; existing I/M programs; cost comparison; and proposed I/M programs. Part II, I/M emission reduction potential, covers these topics: motor vehicle emission control technology; I/M technical study design; pre-emissions controlled and Technology I; short emissions tests; Technology II and I/M; the Portland program; Element I and the warranty; Element II and I/M effectiveness; mechanic training and fuel economy; Technology III and I/M; recent analysis of I/M programs; mobile source methodologies and air quality; I/M impact on CO air quality; and I/M impact on ozone air quality.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/08940630
• Supplemental Notes:
  • See also HS-032 559, TRIS 361374, MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS. A CRITICAL REVIEW. DISCUSSION PAPERS.
• Corporate Authors:

  Air Pollution Control Association

  P.O. Box 2861
  Pittsburgh, PA  United States  15230
• Authors:
  • Elston, J C
• Publication Date: 1981-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 524-547
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Air Pollution Control Association
  • Volume: 31
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Air Pollution Control Association
  • ISSN: 0894-0630

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air pollution; Air quality management; Alternatives analysis; Carbon monoxide; Costs; Inspection; Measures of effectiveness; Motor vehicles; Ozone; Technology; Vehicle maintenance
• Uncontrolled Terms: Effectiveness; Programs
• Subject Areas: Finance; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00361373
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-032 558
• Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: May 28 1982 12:00AM