Automobile Calculating the Fuel Economy Effects of Converting a Taurus to a Series Hybrid with Flexible Engine OperationBy David AvelinoJanuary 2, 20210 Shifting the drivetrain to a series hybrid configuration saves energy in several areas. First, because there is no idling of…
Automobile Methodology: Technology Price EstimatesBy David AvelinoJanuary 1, 20210 In this report, the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) has estimated the approximate retail price of technologies that range from…
Automobile Four Weight Reduction Scenarios for a Mid-Size CarBy David AvelinoJanuary 7, 20200 The largest steel component is the engine (12 to 15 percent). A typical material composition of a mid-size passenger car…
