COMPACT CAR: DRIVE CONCEPT 1990. FINAL REPORT

KOMPAKTAUTO: ANTRIEBSKONZEPT 1990. ABSCHLUSSBERICHT

The aim of the research project was to develop a low emission and fuel saving drive concept for a compact car. The requirements of private and business use in towns are to be met. The targets of development aimed at include extremely low fuel consumption, low emission of harmful substances, extremely low external noise. The technical development was directed to acceptable driving and suitable dimensions for fitting into a compact vehicle. Apart from the description of the project, data are given on the engine (2 cylinder Diesel Dl engine, exhaust gas feedback), gearbox (5 speed momentum automatic gearbox), control engine and gearbox and noise prevention measures. There are also reports on test rig experiments and experience of test operation with three vehicles of the Volkswagen Polo type.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • CAPUB: Ingenieurgesellschaft fuer Aggregatetechnik fuer Verkehrsfahzeuge m.b.H
• Corporate Authors:

  Ingenieurges Aggregatetechnik Verkehrsfahrzeuge

  Berlin,   Germany 
• Publication Date: 1987-4

Language

• German

Media Info

• Pagination: 96 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air quality management; Compact automobiles; Diesel engines; Exhaust gases; Fuel conservation; Noise control; Pollutants; Transmissions
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cylinders; Noise reduction
• Old TRIS Terms: Emission rates; Gear boxes
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00494865
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 30 1990 12:00AM