Supplementary memorandum by The Institution
of Mechanical Engineers (RH 21A) (Continued)
POTENTIAL TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS—SHORT
TERM
| System technologies |
Exhaust air quality | Road transport system efficiency
| Infra-structure environment impact
| Safety | References
|
| Freight Management (including Back Loading) |
| S | S
| M | 19
|
Traffic Management (Constant cruise speeds,
congestion avoidance)
| M | S
| S | M
| 1, 17, 18, 19 |
| Fuel Quality | S
| W | W
| — | 2, 10, 15, 29, 31
|
| Emission Reduction1—Particulate Traps |
S | —
| — | —
| 3, 10, 14, 28, 30, 37, 38, 43
|
| —NOx Traps | S
| — | —
| — | 14, 28, 35, 41, 62
|
Suspension Development to minimise road
damage
| — | W—>M
| S | W—>M
| 36, 61 |
Tyre Development—reduced rolling resistance
etc
| — | M
| S | M
| 57 |
Powertrain Systems—optimised
engine/transmission
| M—>S | S
| W | —
| 6, 7, 24, 45, 47, 48 |
| New Materials | —2
| S | W3
| W—>S | 21, 22, 23, 53
|
| Noise Reduction Technologies—External |
— | —
| S | W
| |
| —Internal | —
| M | W
| S |
|
| Aerodynamics | W
| | W | —
| |
Mechanical Rolling Resistance (Friction
reduction)
| W | S
| W | —
| 5, 6, 56 |
Telematics (Navigation, Communicatiion,
Information Systems)
| — | S
| — | W—>S
| 16, 18 |
Brake Management (anti skid/lock, proportional
breaking)
| — | —
| — | S
| 65 |
| Driver Comfort/Convenience | —
| M | —
| S | 11, 16, 63
|
| Recycle Existing Materials | —
| — | S
| — | 21, 44
|
Influence Key: S=Strong M=Medium W=Weak
Notes:
1 Assume relate in majority to diesel powered vehicles.
2 Affect by payload.
3 Assumes recyclable materials used.
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