The orientation of this case study has been toward understanding consumer acceptance of the diesel, with an emphasis on trying to explain the pronounced rise and fall in demand for diesels between 1975 and 1984. Supporting data have been compiled to illus...

Information is presented on the following subjects: occupational risks in the diesel reference industries; characteristics of light duty diesel vehicle emissions; potential environmental impacts of future light duty diesel vehicles; exposures of people ...

Cummins Engine Company completed an analytical study to identify an advanced automotive (light duty)

The objectives of this project were to determine the acceptability of various types of stratified charge engines as potential power plants for light duty vehicles and motorcycles in America. The light duty vehicle considered was a 4/5 seat compact sedan w...

Quantitative projections of changes that could occur in the levels of environmental pollutants and in the risks to human health as a result of light duty diesel vehicles are similar to risks for using gasoline engine vehicles. This assessment uses current...

Particulate and gaseous emissions from two light-duty diesel automobiles were examined over six operating cycles. Particulate characterizations included mass emission rate, soluble organic content, and trace element content determinations. The particulate...

The presentation explores if diesel-fueled light-duty vehicle growth in the U.S. might be large enough to create refinery constraints that would hinder that growth.

for light-duty diesel vehicles might approximately double in the next 10 years. More auto manufacturers will be producing light-duty diesels, and these vehicles will be more...

This project was carried out to determine whether the diesel engine was a possible power plant for light duty vehicles in America. The light duty vehicle considered was a 4/5 seat compact sedan with good acceleration capabilities and was considered for a ...

Between 1979 and 1985, an international technical focus was placed upon potential human health effects associated with exposure to diesel emissions. A substantial data base was developed on the composition of diesel emissions; the fate of these emissions in the atmosphere; and the effects of whole particles and their chemical constituents on ...

Between 1979 and 1985, an international technical focus was placed upon potential human health effects associated with exposure to diesel emissions. A substantial data base was developed on the composition of diesel emissions; the fate of these emissions in the atmosphere; and the effects of whole particles and their chemical constituents on ...

The primary goal of the study was to determine fuel economies, cost economies and reliability differences between the gasoline and diesel engines used in light duty pickup trucks.

Due to its high efficiency and superior durability, the diesel engine is again becoming a prime candidate for future light-duty vehicle applications within the United States. While in Europe the overall diesel share exceeds 40%, the current diesel share i...

The early generation of the DELTA engine has been thoroughly tested and characterized in the virtual lab, during engine dynamometer testing, and on light duty trucks for personal transportation. This paper provides an up-to-date account of program finding...

The NRC was asked to evaluate the research and public policy issues associated with the prospective widespread use of diesel-powered light-duty vehicles in the U.S. The NRC established a Diesel Impact Study Committee that formed 4 panels to examine the te...

The objectives of this project were to determine the acceptability of various types of stratified charge engines as potential power plants for light duty vehicles and motorcycles in America. A literature survey was undertaken, comparing stratified charge ...

Acceptance Test Procedure for testing the Light Duty Utility Arm (LDUA) Overview Video Camera System (OVS).

Acceptance Test Procedure for testing the Light Duty Utility Arm (LDUA) Overview Video Camera System (OVS).

4.3 The Effect of Alcohol Fumigation on the Occurrence .... alcohol/gasoline blends. Ethanol and methanol have relatively high ...

This study was conducted as a screening analysis to determine if cetane number could have an impact on the performance of advanced light-duty diesel vehicles. Diesel engines are being considered for expanded use in U.S. light-duty vehicles to improve fuel...

Gaseous and particulate emissions of a non-routine nature were measured in the exhausts of two light-duty Diesel-powered automobiles. These vehicles were a Mercedes 240D and a Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel. Visible exhaust smoke, regulated gaseous pollutants, ...

Investigates the emission control system performance and system desulfurization effects on regulated and unregulated emissions in a light-duty diesel engine.

Light duty diesel engines have a potential for improved efficiency with lower emissions in comparison with the conventional spark-ignition engine. However, one of the major technical concerns associated with the widespread use of diesel engines as an alte...

Engineering tests have shown a significant improvement in fuel economy in light duty vehicles equipped with diesel engines versus those equipped with gasoline engines. Automobile manufacturers are considering a major program for conversion to diesel engines in the automobile flee...

The report gives results of tests on an Oldsmobile 98 diesel automobile to obtain data on parameters typical of a light duty vehicle. Data are presented for operations under four simulated driving conditions. (The increasing appearance of the diesel engine on the passenger car ma...

...Light-Duty Trucks Certifying to the Provisions of Part 86, Subpart R XIV Appendix XIV to Part 86 Protection of Environment ...Light-Duty Trucks Certifying to the Provisions of Part 86, Subpart R A manufacturer may determine mileage test intervals for...

Light-duty chassis dynamometer driving cycle tests were conducted on a Mercedes A170 diesel vehicle with various sulfur-level fuels and exhaust emission control systems. Triplicate runs of a modified light-duty federal test procedure (FTP), US06 cycle, an...

...section do not apply to diesel cycle light-duty vehicles or diesel cycle light-duty trucks. (1...requiring monitoring are: battery water level, temperature control...during the following driving cycle (i.e., operation...

...Petroleum Gas-Fueled Diesel-Cycle Heavy-Duty Engines, New Otto-Cycle Light-Duty Trucks, and New...Petroleum Gas-Fueled Diesel-Cycle Light-Duty Trucks; Idle Test...supply a dry sample (i.e., water removed) to the analysis...

...Methanol-Fueled Natural Gas-Fueled, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas-Fueled Diesel-Cycle Heavy-Duty...Natural Gas-Fueled, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas-Fueled Diesel-Cycle Light-Duty...year natural gas-fueled and liquified petroleum gas-fueled light-duty trucks...

...Methanol-Fueled Natural Gas-Fueled, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas-Fueled Diesel-Cycle Heavy-Duty...Natural Gas-Fueled, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas-Fueled Diesel-Cycle Light-Duty...year natural gas-fueled and liquified petroleum gas-fueled light-duty trucks...