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Review of the Research Program of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles Second Report (1996) / Chapter Skim
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... Three primary energy converters or power sources are being actively considered for PNGV Goal 3 vehicles; namely, direct-injection compressionignition (DICI) internal-combustion engines, fuel cells, and gas turbine engines.
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... In the committee's view, the pace of progress over the next two years will be a critical determinant of whether the gas turbine engine remains a viable PNGV option. Energy storage systems recapture otherwise wasted vehicle kinetic energy and reduce peak load requirements for the main propulsion system, thereby increasing operating efficiency.
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... The committee continues to believe strongly that the industry partners would be well served by having a single technical program director in USCAR to drive and coordinate the program. The committee also noted that the government lacks an effective program management organization, with little or no ability to redeploy funds from less significant to more important technology developments in response to budget reductions or following technology selection.
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... . ommg Weight Low Medium Medium Focused R&D a High cost is a barrier, as is low likelihood of meeting the PNGV schedule.
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... To be successful, a complex development program such as the PNGV must have well-defined plans and objectives, adequate resources, and sufficient funding support. Although significant progress has been made, in the committee's view, it is incumbent upon both USCAR and the government to ensure that adequate resources for the PNGV program are provided in a timely manner and used efficiently in overcoming the critical barriers to achieving PNGV goals.
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