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   Energy efficient driving by low-tech measures  evaluated  
A considerable part of the reduction potential offered by energy efficient driving may be exploited by non-technological or low-tech measures. Whereas a fleet-wide installation of sophisticated electronic advise systems meets considerable barriers, the measures discussed here may help to obtain a saving effect in short term.
Technology field: Energy efficient driving
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References / Links:  Mouginstein, Pokrovskij 2000;  Linder 2000;  Sanftleben et al. 2001
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Related projects:  Contest Energy optimisation of "Metropolitan" trains;  EnergieSparen (Energy saving)
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 date created: 2002-10-09
 
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