Strategies for Reducing Automobile Fuel Consumption
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In recent times, the significance of advancing road transportation technologies has notably increased. This is mainly driven by the escalating need for road transportation systems that are not only safe but also environmentally sustainable. Moreover, enhancing fuel efficiency in road vehicles (i.e., automobiles) holds the potential to contribute significantly to the reduction of a country’s economic vulnerability (i.e., improved energy security), by reducing the reliance on energy imports. While research reports and scientific journals provide valuable information on automobile fuel consumption, it is essential to continually update our understanding of the factors that influence it. This document aims to review and describe the various factors, both direct and indirect, that play a role in an automotive’s overall energy efficiency and fuel consumption.
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OpenAlex topics: Vehicle emissions and performance · Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies · Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
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Escuela de Tecnología Mecánica, Facultad de Tecnología, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Pereira 660003, Colombia
Programa de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Mecánica Aplicada, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Pereira 660003, Colombia
Grupo de Nuevos Materiales, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad del Magdalena, Santa Marta 470004, Colombia
Technology, Instruction and Design in Engineering and Education Research Group (TiDEE.rg), Catholic University of Ávila, 05005 Ávila, Spain
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