AUTOMOBILE CONSUMER RESPONSE TO FUEL ECONOMY INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY. FINAL REPORT

Historical information on the Federal Fuel Energy Information Program and recent changes recommended for that program is provided. The information sources used in the study are outlined and the objectives are identified. An interpretation of that data that focuses on three subject areas is provided. These areas are: the Federal Fuel Economy Program, the value of fuel efficient technologies and related information in the new vehicle purchasing decision, and use of fuel efficient tires and oils in the aftermarket. (MHR)

• Corporate Authors:

  Energy and Environmental Analysis, Incorporated

  1111 North 19th Street
  Arlington, VA  United States  22209
• Publication Date: 1982-4

Media Info

• Pagination: 72 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Consumer behavior; Fuel consumption; Information dissemination; Motor vehicles; Oils; Purchasing; Technological innovations; Tires
• Old TRIS Terms: User reactions
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Data and Information Technology; Energy; Freight Transportation; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Vehicles and Equipment; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00390041
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Energy Research Abstracts
• Report/Paper Numbers: DOE/PE/70032-T33
• Contract Numbers: AC01-79PE70032
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 30 1984 12:00AM