FUEL ECONOMY TRENDS AND CATALYTIC DEVICES

This paper discusses: fuel economy -- definitions, measurement, testing, and passenger car trends; emission control interaction with fuel economy -- emission regulatory progression, engine factors, fuel economy at several emission control levels, and emission compliance; and catalytic converter -- basis for GM decision, unleaded gasoline, GM catalytic converter system, and the yet unregulated emissions. For the mid-1970's, catalytic converter systems provide the best compromise accounting for all considerations.

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers

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  New York, NY  United States  10017
• Authors:
  • Stempel, R C
  • Martens, S W
• Publication Date: 1974-8

Media Info

• Pagination: 18 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air quality management; Automobiles; Automotive engineering; Catalytic converters; Energy; Fuel consumption; Pollutants; Unleaded gasoline
• Old TRIS Terms: Lead free
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00084968
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE Paper #740594
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 1 1975 12:00AM