THE 55 M.P.H SPEED LIMIT AND GASOLINE CONSUMPTION

Within the context of driver trip production this paper examines the effects of the 55 m.p.h. speed limit on gasoline consumption in private cars. The focus is on the noticeable short-run reductions in speed and gasoline consumption immediately following the imposition of the national speed limit. Analysis of highway speeds indicates that indeed speeds were substantially lower than otherwise expected after the energy conservation measure took effect. When technical information on the speed-gasoline consumption relationship is considered, however, the effect on gasoline consumption is found to be surprisingly small. This finding is corroborated by direct analysis of gasoline demand. (Author)

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    North-Holland Publishing Company

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  • Authors:
    • Blomquist, G
  • Publication Date: 1984

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  • Features: Figures; Tables;
  • Pagination: p. 21-39
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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00390981
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Dec 30 1984 12:00AM