AERODYNAMIC HEADLAMPS. BEAM INTO NEW CAR PROGRAMS

The automobile industry plans to introduce, by the 1984 model year, aerodynamic headlamps that could save over 22 million gallons of gasoline a year, provide stylists with greater design flexibilty and bring the U.S. into closer harmonization with the European headlamps requirements. Ford and Chrysler have petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a rule change and the Society of Automotive Engineers and NHTSA are cooperating to satisfy both automakers. The new types of headlight are described briefly.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/31209162
• Supplemental Notes:
  • For reprint information contact Automotive Industries, Marketing Department, Radnor, Pennsylvania, 19089.
• Corporate Authors:

  Chilton Company, Incorporated

  One Chilton Way
  Philadelphia, PA  United States  19089
• Authors:
  • MCELROY, J
• Publication Date: 1982-4

Media Info

• Features: Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 47-49
• Serial:
  • Automotive Industries
  • Volume: 162
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Randall Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 1099-4130
  • Serial URL: http://www.ai-online.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Automobiles; Design; Fuel consumption; Headlamps; Specifications; Technology
• Identifier Terms: Chrysler Corporation; Ford Motor Company
• Geographic Terms: Europe
• Old TRIS Terms: Aerodynamic configurations; Replaceable bulbs; Sealed beam headlights
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00367107
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-033 032
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 30 1982 12:00AM