ENERGY EFFECTS, EFFICIENCIES, AND PROSPECTS FOR VARIOUS MODES OF TRANSPORTATION

Conservation of energy used for transportation is of vital concern to the nation. This report of the Transportation Research Board details the efficiencies of various vehicles and modes for both passengers and freight under various conditions. Modes considered include highway, bus, rail, air, water, bicycle, and pipelines. The potential impacts of alternative energy-conservation options are evaluated, and research needs are identified. /Author/

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  • Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. NCHRP Project 20-5 FY' 75 (Topic 7-05) sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration.
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• Publication Date: 1977

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 57 p.
• Serial:
  • NCHRP Synthesis of Highway Practice
  • Issue Number: 43
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0547-5570

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air transportation; Bicycles; Bus transportation; Buses; Competition; Conservation; Energy; Energy conservation; Energy consumption; Freight trains; Freight transportation; Fuel conservation; Fuel consumption; Highway transportation; Impact studies; Inland waterways; Motor carriers; Passenger trains; Passenger transportation; Pipelines; Railroad transportation; Research; Transportation modes
• Old TRIS Terms: Cargo transportation; Energy intensiveness; Substitutes
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Aviation; Economics; Energy; Environment; Freight Transportation; Highways; Motor Carriers; Passenger Transportation; Pipelines; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; Research; Society; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00170820
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Mar 29 1978 12:00AM