TRUCKS IN A COLD WEATHER ENVIRONMENT
The current energy shortage, coupled with the presense of oil on the north slope of Alaska, has placed trucks in an unusual operating environment. They must be manufactured from materials that can withstand temperatures of -65 degrees F (-54 degrees C), provide a comfortable environment for the driver, and perform efficiently. /GMRL/
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Corporate Authors:
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA United States 15096 -
Authors:
- Jones, R D
- Publication Date: 1975-4
Media Info
- Pagination: 10 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Building materials; Cold weather; Design; Low temperature; Operations; Trucks; Vehicle performance; Vehicle starting
- Uncontrolled Terms: Starting
- Old TRIS Terms: Truck performance
- Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Design; Highways; Motor Carriers; Safety and Human Factors;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00099529
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: SAE #750567
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Nov 18 1975 12:00AM