The effect of automobile weight on gasoline costs |
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Authors: | Fred A Curtis Doug Kinnard |
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Abstract: | An experimental procedure is summarized to calculate automobile fuel consumption in the work trip and to indicate the implications of evaluating alternative subdivision street layouts. The results of the Residential Area Traffic Analysis Model show that annual fuel consumption increases with vehicle weight. The paper concludes that annual cost savings in fuel consumption and other benefits are realized by commuters who drive lighter cars. |
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Keywords: | Automobile fuel consumption Energy conservation Gasoline costs Automobile weight |
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