ENERGY EFFICIENCIES OF TRANSPORTATION MODES

This report attempts to provide a framework for the analysis of energy requirements of various land transportation modes. Beginning with the raw material and its conversion into fuel, through the mechanics of vehicle propulsion, strategic considerations of operation and indirect energy consumption, the "efficiency" of use of energy resources has been seen to depend on where in the process the calculations are made. By definition, efficiency is the ratio of useful output to required input. This report attempts to clearly identify each step in the process so that the interested user can make the calculations at the desired level and can incorporate future refinements in vehicle performance. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  University of Connecticut, Storrs

  Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 261 Glenbrook Road
  Storrs, CT  United States  06269-2037
• Authors:
  • Davis, C F
  • Brown-West, O G
  • Makuch, M F
• Publication Date: 1982-10

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 203 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Energy consumption; Fuel consumption; Mode S; Transportation; Vehicle performance
• Uncontrolled Terms: Criteria; Energy efficiency
• Subject Areas: Energy; Transportation (General); Vehicles and Equipment; I10: Economics and Administration; I96: Vehicle Operating Costs;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00376782
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: JHRAC 82-147 Final Rpt.
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 30 1983 12:00AM