Effectiveness and Impact of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards

Effectiveness and Impact of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2002-01-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309170567

Since CAFE standards were established 25 years ago, there have been significant changes in motor vehicle technology, globalization of the industry, the mix and characteristics of vehicle sales, production capacity, and other factors. This volume evaluates the implications of these changes as well as changes anticipated in the next few years, on the need for CAFE, as well as the stringency and/or structure of the CAFE program in future years.

Review of the Research Program of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles

Review of the Research Program of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 123
Release: 1999-04-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309184231

This fifth review of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles 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.