FISCAL YEAR 1986 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AUTHORIZATION (TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS). HEARING BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, AVIATION AND MATERIALS OF THE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, NINETY-NINTH CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION, FEBRUARY 27, 1985 FEBRUARY 27, 1985

Representatives of DOE and companies engaged in automotive design, specifically Stirling, turbine, and electric engines, testified on the progress in the programs and the effect of reduced support from the administration for alternative energy systems. Noting that economic and security concerns associated with US dependence upon imported oil are unchanged, committee members objected to the 30% cut in the 1986 budget for research on alternative automotive engines and fuels. DOE representatives argued that the cut is consistent with the strategy of minimizing federal control and involvement in energy markets while promoting a balanced energy mix. Fund allocations are aimed at improving energy efficiency and fuel flexibility. Testimony by the engine designers reported the status and needs off the projects. An appendix with letters from affected industries and research groups follows the testimony of the four principal witnesses. of the four principal witnesses.

• Corporate Authors:

  United States House of Representatives

  Committee on Science and Technology
  Washington, DC  United States  20515
• Publication Date: 1985

Media Info

• Pagination: 135 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Budgeting; Electric vehicles; Gas turbines; Stirling engines; Turbine engines
• Identifier Terms: U.S. Department of Energy
• Uncontrolled Terms: Fund allocations
• Old TRIS Terms: Coulomb failure criterion
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Energy; Finance; Highways; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00451648
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Energy Research Abstracts
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 27 2004 9:12PM