Energy efficiency : potential fuel savings generated by a national speed limit would be influenced by many other factors : [report to] the honorable John Warner, Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Private Sector and Consumer Solutions to Global Warming and Wildlife Protection, Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate.

"Congress expressed interest in obtaining information on using a national speed limit to reduce fuel consumption. In response to the request, we reviewed existing literature and consulted knowledgeable stakeholders on the following: (1) What is the relationship between speed and the fuel econom...

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Corporate Author:	United States. Government Accountability Office
Other Authors:	Gaffigan, Mark
Format:	Government Document eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, DC : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2008]
Subjects:	Motor vehicles > United States > Fuel consumption. Speed limits > United States > Evaluation. Speed limits > United States > Influence.
Online Access:	https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS112568

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Summary:	"Congress expressed interest in obtaining information on using a national speed limit to reduce fuel consumption. In response to the request, we reviewed existing literature and consulted knowledgeable stakeholders on the following: (1) What is the relationship between speed and the fuel economy of vehicles? (2) How might reducing the speed limit affect fuel use?"--Summary page.
Item Description:	"November 7, 2008"--P. 1. Report number: GAO-09-153R. Title from PDF subject line (viewed on Nov. 25, 2008). Signed: Mark Gaffigan. "November 7, 2008." "GAO-09-153R." Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	8 pages : digital, PDF file.
Format:	System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Mode of access: World Wide Web from GAO web site. Address as of 11/26/08: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09153r.pdf ; current access available via PURL.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.