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Underinflated Tires in the U. S.
Katherine A. Siggerud
出版DIANE Publishing, 2007-08
主題Transportation / Automotive / General
ISBN14223151939781422315194
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=FbEu0AjAcwEC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋More than 1/4 of cars & 1/3 of light trucks on U.S. roadways have one or more tires underinflated 8 pounds per square inch (PSI) or more below the level recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. A decrease in tire pressure can be caused by poor maint., driving habits, punctures, road conditions, & the quality of material used in tire construction. Under normal driving conditions, air-filled tires can lose from 1 to 2 psi per month as air permeates through the tires. The following questions are addressed: What is the impact of tire underinflation on safety & fuel economy, & what actions has the fed. gov¿t. taken to promote proper tire inflation?; & What technologies are currently available to reduce underinflation & what are their implications for safety & fuel economy? Illus.