AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS--THE OUTLOOK BEHIND THE WHEEL

This article gives an overview of recent developments and technology, as well as of business and economic trends, relative to vehicular and small gas turbines and other types of alternative power systems. Key manufacturers, suppliers, and government agencies are identified. Sub-headings include the following: evaluation of the small gas turbines; production and field tests; external pressures and government participation; advanced technology and development trends; recent achievements in vehicle turbine development; and competitive systems.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

  Two Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
• Authors:
  • Harmon, R A
• Publication Date: 1982-4

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 26-45
• Serial:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Volume: 104
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • ISSN: 0025-6501

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Competition; Development; Economics; Field tests; Gas turbines; Government agencies; History; Production; Research; Technology; Trend (Statistics); Turbine engines
• Uncontrolled Terms: Research and development
• Subject Areas: Economics; Highways; History; Research; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00369625
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-033 563
• Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 31 1983 12:00AM