Barriers to energy efficiency in vehicle design
by P. Groenewegen, S. Potter
International Journal of Vehicle Design (IJVD), Vol. 17, No. 3, 1996

Abstract: This paper reviews the factors undermining a stabilization in vehicular emissions of CO2 in line with commitments made at the Rio Conference, 1992. Despite effective technologies to reduce such emissions, resistance to more fuel-efficient cars from manufacturers and consumers combined with increased usage means that no progress has been made as yet.

Online publication date: Wed, 28-May-2014

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