Making Cars More Fuel Efficient [electronic resource]: Technology for Real Improvements on the Road /
International Energy Agency.
European Conference of Ministers of Transport.
Paris : OECD Publishing,
2005.
Studies show that cars use significantly more fuel per kilometre than suggested by official test ratings. This publication presents an analysis of the fuel efficiency gap and examines technologies available that could reduce that gap and improve fuel economy. It examines such areas as engine and transmission technologies, hybrid technologies, tyre inflation and technology, lubricants, and fuel-saving driver support devices.  Together, these technologies could improve average on-road fuel economy by 10% or more at low or modest cost.  Policies that could be used to encourage uptake of these technologies are also identified.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-82).
Literature review of "Shortfall" -- The effect of ambient conditions, vehicle maintenance and driver behaviour on fuel economy -- Driving cycles and shortfall data -- Technologies to improve fuel economy of gasoline vehicles -- Improving the fuel economy of diesel vehicles -- Technology costs and policies to promote technologies that improve fuel economy.
Studies show that cars use significantly more fuel per kilometre than suggested by official test ratings. This publication presents an analysis of the fuel efficiency gap and examines technologies available that could reduce that gap and improve fuel economy. It examines such areas as engine and transmission technologies, hybrid technologies, tyre inflation and technology, lubricants, and fuel-saving driver support devices.  Together, these technologies could improve average on-road fuel economy by 10% or more at low or modest cost.  Policies that could be used to encourage uptake of these technologies are also identified.
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