Accession Number:

ADA076556

Title:

Implications of Fuel-Efficient Vehicles on Ride Quality and Passenger Acceptance: Workshop Proceedings Woods Hole, Massachusetts, September 6-8, 1978.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CENTER CAMBRIDGE MA

Personal Author(s):

• Wichansky ,Anna M.
• Kuhlthau,A. R.

Report Date:

1979-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

119.0

Abstract:

Topics of discussion included ride quality and passenger acceptance problems associated with enhanced fuel efficiency of automobiles Group A and aircraft Group B shifts in intermediate range 100-500 miles travel from automobiles to public transit Group C and implications of increased size disparity for ground transport freight and passenger vehicles using shared guideways Group D. In each group major problems areas were identified and strategies for conducting pertinent research were outlined. A glossary of technical terms and a list of workshop participants are also included in the report.

Descriptors:

• *EFFICIENCY
• *FUEL CONSUMPTION
• *RIDE QUALITY
• CARGO VEHICLES
• RAILROADS
• TRANSPORTATION
• FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS
• STRUCTURES
• PROPULSION SYSTEMS
• PUBLIC UTILITIES
• PASSENGER AIRCRAFT
• PASSENGER VEHICLES
• AERODYNAMICS

Subject Categories:

• Civilian Aircraft
• Surface Transportation and Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE