The 1981-1984 automobile fuel economy standards--Can they be achieved?

Larry R. Gsellman

Applied Energy, 1981, vol. 8, issue 3, 143-173

Abstract: The current automobile fuel economy standards were established in June 1977. Several studies completed since then recommended that the Department of Transportation (DOT) modify the current schedule. However, all of the studies were completed before the 1979 gasoline shortage. This paper compares the studies performed to assess alternative schedules and identifies major differences. Major differences among the studies include the definition of[`]economic practicability', cost estimates, estimates of automobile sales losses, and the impact of EPA test procedures. The results of the comparison, along with an analysis of the mix of new cars sold and used car prices since the gasoline shortage, are used to determine if the current schedule can be achieved. Observations regarding improvements to the fuel economy programme for establishing post-1985 standards are also presented.

Date: 1981
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