CHALLENGES FACED BY TRUCK ENGINEERS IN THE MID-1990'S
This article takes a look at how truck engineers and designers are turning to highly sophisticated technology for assistance in meeting increased market and regulatory demands for vehicle improvements. It begins with a look back to the "Year of the Engine Engineer" in 1995, briefly glimpses back to earlier developments, and closes with an up-to-the-moment look at what truck technical people are doing this year (1996).
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Corporate Authors:
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC United States 20001 -
Authors:
- Kelly, K
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Conference:
- Eleventh Equipment Management Workshop
- Location: Syracuse, New York
- Date: 1996-6-23 to 1996-6-26
- Publication Date: 1996
Language
- English
Media Info
- Pagination: 7p
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Air bags; Air quality management; Alternate fuels; Antilock brake systems; Antilock brake systems; Crash avoidance systems; Daytime running lamps; Diagnostic tests; Engines; Fuel consumption; Radar; Technological innovations; Trucks; Vehicle design
- Uncontrolled Terms: Diagnostics
- Old TRIS Terms: Aerodynamic configurations; Truck engines
- Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Highways; Motor Carriers; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00722616
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: Preprint A-1
- Files: TRIS, TRB
- Created Date: Jun 21 1996 12:00AM