Review of the Research Program of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles: Fifth Report
Author:   National Research Council ,  Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ,  Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems ,  Standing Committee to Review the Research Program of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles
Publisher:   National Academies Press
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9780309064439


Pages:   124
Publication Date:   29 May 1999
Format:   Paperback
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This fifth review of assesses progress made in the program towards the development of high fuel economy vehicles. One of the goals of the program is to develop midsize sedans with up to three times the fuel economy of today's vehicles. Concept vehicles are slated for 2000 and production prototypes for 2004. The book addresses engine technologies, batteries for energy storage, fuel cells, lightweight materials, fuels, emissions control systems, power electronics, and vehicle systems engineering.

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Author:   National Research Council ,  Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ,  Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems ,  Standing Committee to Review the Research Program of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.213kg
ISBN:  

9780309064439


ISBN 10:   0309064430
Pages:   124
Publication Date:   29 May 1999
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 Development of Vehicle Subsystems; 5 3 Systems Analysis; 6 4 Major Crosscutting Issues; 7 5 PNGV's Response to the Phase 4 Report; 8 References; 9 Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members; 10 Appendix B: Letter from PNGV; 11 Appendix C: Statement of Task; 12 Appendix D: Committee Meetings and Other Activities; 13 Appendix E: List of Recommendations; 14 Appendix F: United States Council for Automotive Research Consortia; 15 Acronyms

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