EVALUATION OF PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE FUEL SAVING PRODUCTS IN CALIFORNIA

This paper evaluates the technical and programmatic issues associated with the design of a California state-sponsored consumer information program on automotive fuel saving products. It identifies relevant products, outlines procedures for testing their technical merits, and discusses testing facilities and available test results. Based on these results, aftermarket devices (hardware), fuel efficient lubricants, and radial tires are evaluated for fuel conservation potential and cost effectiveness. The paper discusses various options for a consumer information program, including information dissemination, advertising disclosure, sales regulation, and liability reform. Programmatic benefits and costs are quantified for most options.

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    • Presented at the SAE West Coast International Meeting and Exposition San Diego, California, August 6-9, 1984.
  • Corporate Authors:

    Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

    400 Commonwealth Drive
    Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
  • Authors:
    • DULEEP, K G
    • Lax, D
    • Higgins, T
    • Conroy, P
  • Publication Date: 1984

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  • Accession Number: 00399053
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Report/Paper Numbers: SAE 841019, HS-038 573
  • Files: HSL, USDOT
  • Created Date: Aug 31 1985 12:00AM