History and Future of Spark Ignition Engines.

CRS report summarizing results of studies to determine the basis of the automobile industry's decision in the early 1900's to concentrate on development of the spark ignition internal combustion engine.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	Government Document eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1973.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Library of Congress. > Congressional Research Service. Automobiles. History. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Description
Summary:	CRS report summarizing results of studies to determine the basis of the automobile industry's decision in the early 1900's to concentrate on development of the spark ignition internal combustion engine. Summarizes factors affecting early decisions opting for spark ignition engine and those influencing its continued dominance. Also provides synopsis of early history of steam, electric, diesel, and spark ignition engines, and of contemporary alternatives. Compiles 19 selected writings (p. 23-119), 15 from the 1895-1909 era, each preceded by a brief analysis or precis, portraying the industry's formative days, including: Also includes foldout chart (between p. 22-23), "Evolution of Automotive Power Sources: Selected Historical Events."
Item Description:	Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed June 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.