Study: Higher Fuel-economy Standards Won’t Hurt Vehicle Safety
A new study released at an important policy by the International Council on clean transport has found that a significant growth in the samples of fuel-economy for vehicles is feasible without affect the safety of the vehicle. The study is particularly critical now that the congress is sciupando above the manufacture of changes in requirements of the vehicle fuel economy of € ™ s of Americaâ, known as champions of corporate average fuel economy (COFFEE). "As nations around the world consider new standards to improve fuel economy and lower emissions of greenhouse gases from vehicles used to transport people, it 's important to draw a false perception that the common security passenger is inevitably compromised while the fuel samples are reinforced, "said he designed Kodjak, executive director of the International Council on clean transport. "This debate exists only in the United States and chests of this report to discuss once and for all. " The study, fuel and salvandi lives sorseggianti of œ of the â €: increasing fuel economy without sacrificing security, â €, was written by Deborah Gordon, a consultant on transport policy, David L. Greene, an expert in politics fuel-economy; Marc H. Ross, professor emeritus of physics at the University of Michigan, and Tom P. Wenzel, the national laboratory of Lawrence Berkeley. Between € ™ s results of the studyâ key is that suppliers can use the advanced materials to increase both fuel economy that security without reducing a feature of € ™ s of the vehicleâ. The study also found that reducing the weight and height of SUVs and vans heavier simultaneously increase both their fuel economy that the overall safety. œ of the â € of the public, automakers and politicians has long was concerned about the relationship between increased fuel economy in vehicles and reduced safety. The conclusion of large group of experts on safety and fuel economy in cars is that nessun'alternanza is sought and that the â € of the study concludes. œ of the â €, there is a wide variety of technologies and methods available to make the fuel economy of vehicles that have no effect on the vehicle of € safety.â The authors of € ™ s of the studyâ have concluded that: the € ¢ â, most of the technologies to increase the fuel economy is not interested in safety; most technologies to increase safety not affect the economy of fuel. the € ¢ â, which reduces the mass of cars while improving the structure of the vehicle, using advanced materials and designs, can simultaneously increase the fuel economy and safety. the € ¢ â, which reduces weight and improves the structure of truck-based SUVs and collections can increase their fuel economy and improve the safety of all vehicles on the road. According to the authors, the options current technology can improve fuel economy of the vehicle low power by up to 50 percent over the future 10 years without reducing the weight or size of vehicles. All the extra cost is associated with changes in auto-manufacturing would be more than offset by savings generated in vehicles cheaper in fuel consumption. Scaturisca if the automakers can spend prode on improving their eyes external € ™ s of the carâ and "of the â € of automobile parts (such as the multi rib belt of GMC, for example) certainly bid on the improvement of 'fuel economy of the investment will count too. â € œ as the research makes clear, with the astute ™ s thereâ € of engineering any reason to choose between safety and fuel efficiency in automotive design, of the â € said Hal Harvey, director of the Environmental Programme William and the foundation of Hewlett flora, who attended the meeting that led to the relationship. of the â € œ of € ™ s itâ hours of up to policymakers to provide the environment to encourage the regulator of € of happen.â Here are the recommendations for policy makers from the study: the performance targets set fuel economy and safety of the ¢ â € levels of profitable and grant sufficient time to phase-in of riprogettazioni of the vehicle. the € ¢ â spread of the objectives of short duration and use the potential targets and long-term current to stimulate technological innovation continued. of the € ¢ â consistently apply the same fuel economy and safety standards to all types of vehicle (cars, SUVs and collections). the € ¢ â, encourages the behavior of the driver that improves fuel economy or wearing a seat belt, "â € of safety for example or determine the speed reducer. Un'officina policy of October 2006 which brought together experts in security and performance of vehicle fuel dall'accademia kinds of research organisations, the Government, pressure groups and industry self-manufacture contribuita to compose the conclusions of € ™ of the authorsâ. The workshop has enabled researchers to share most recent test on fuel economy and safety, including peer-reviewed studies published dall'accademia important national report of 2002 of € ™ of Sciencesâ on samples of fuel economy . About the International Council on clean transport The objective of the International Council on clean transport is to dramatically improve the environmental performance and efficiency of cars, trucks, buses and transport systems to protect and improve public health, environment and quality of life. The basis of Hewlett, who provided support for the report, makes concessions to address the social and environmental problems more serious pose to society, in which the "capital at risk," invested responsibly, can do as time goes on a difference. The foundation has a high value on supporting and improving the institutions that give positive contributions to society. The complete study and an executive summary are available at www.theicct.org.
Iver Penn
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