[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 77 (Monday, April 22, 2002)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 19536-19541]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-9736]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

49 CFR Parts 533

[Docket No. 2002-11419]
RIN 2127-AI70


Correction to Request for Comments; National Academy of Sciences 
Study and Future Fuel Economy Improvements, Model Years 2005-2010

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 
Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Correction to request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This document contains corrections to the request for comments 
on the National Academy of Sciences study and future fuel economy 
improvements for model years 2005-2010, which was published on 
Thursday, February 7, 2002 (67 FR 5767).

DATES: The comment deadline remains May 8, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For non-legal issues, call Ken Katz, 
Lead Engineer, Consumer Programs Division, Office of Planning and 
Consumer Programs, at (202) 366-0846, facsimile (202) 493-2290, 
electronic mail, [email protected]. For legal issues, call Otto 
Matheke, Office of the Chief Counsel, at (202) 366-5263.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:   

Background

    The request for comments that is the subject of this correction 
seeks information that will assist the agency in developing a proposal 
for light truck CAFE standards for model years beyond 2004. NHTSA 
currently plans to cover some or all of model years 2005 to 2010 in the 
proposal. The agency is seeking information that will help it assess 
the extent to which manufacturers can improve light truck fuel economy 
during those years, the benefits and costs to consumers of fuel economy 
improvements, the benefits to the nation of reducing fuel consumption, 
and the number of model years that should be covered by the proposal.

Need for Correction

    As published, the appendix to the request for comments contains 
errors, which are in need of clarification.

Correction of Publication

    Accordingly, the publication on February 7, 2002 (67 FR 5767) is 
corrected in the appendix as follows:
    On page 5775, definition number 1, which set forth a number of 
definitions as follows: `` `Automobile,' `fuel economy,' 
`manufacturer,' and `model year,' have the meaning given them in 
Section 501 of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act, 15 
U.S.C. 2001,'' refers to a statutory section that has been recodified. 
Definition number 1 is corrected to read `` `Automobile,' `fuel 
economy,' `manufacturer,' and `model year,' have the meaning given them 
in Section 32901 of Chapter 329 of Title 49 of the United States Code, 
49 U.S.C. 32901.''
    On page 5775, definition number 3, ``Basic engine,'' item (i) the 
parenthetical phrase ``(in cubic inches)'' is corrected to read ``(in 
liters).''
    On page 5775, definition number 4, ``Domestically manufactured'' 
which stated: `` `Domestically manufactured' is used as defined in 
Section 503(b)(2)(E) of the Act.,'' is corrected to read `` 
`Domestically manufactured' is used as defined in Section 32904(b)(2) 
of Chapter 329, 49 U.S.C. 32904(b)(2).''
    On page 5775, definition number 16, ``Transmission class'' contains 
a typographical error in the citation of the regulation referenced in 
the definition. The first sentence of the definition, which stated: `` 
`Transmission class' is used as defined in 40 CFR 600.002-05(22)(a),'' 
is corrected to read `` `Transmission class' is used as defined in 40 
CFR 600.002-85(a)(22).''
    On page 5775, definition number 17, ``Truckline,'' which stated: `` 
`Truckline' means the name assigned by the Environmental Protection 
Agency to a different group of vehicles within a make or car division 
in accordance with that agency's 1994 model year pickup, van (cargo 
vans and passenger vans are considered separate truck lines), and 
special purpose vehicle criteria'' is corrected to read, `` `Truckline' 
means the name assigned by the Environmental Protection Agency to a 
different group of vehicles within a make or car division in accordance 
with that agency's 2001 model year pickup, van (cargo vans and 
passenger vans are considered separate truck lines), and special 
purpose vehicle criteria.''
    On page 5776, specification number 3, item f, which stated 
``Estimated power absorption unit (PAU) setting, in hp'' is corrected 
to read, ``Estimated power absorption unit (PAU) setting, in hp. 
Alternately, the total road load horsepower at 50 miles per hour can be 
provided.''
    On page 5776, specification number 5, inadvertently skipped the 
letter d when listing the standards or equipment the agency is seeking 
comment on. Specification number 5 is corrected to read as follows:
    5. Relative to MY 2001 levels, for MYs 2005-2010, please provide 
information, by truckline and as an average effect on a manufacturer's 
entire light truck fleet, on the weight and/or fuel economy impacts of 
the following standards or equipment:
    a. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS 208) Automatic 
Restraints
    b. FMVSS 201 Occupant Protection in Interior Impact
    c. Voluntary installation of safety equipment (e.g., antilock 
brakes)
    d. Environmental Protection Agency regulations
    e. California Air Resources Board requirements
    f. Other applicable motor vehicle regulations affecting fuel 
economy.
    On page 5776, specification number 6, the phrase ``provide the 
requested information for each of items `6a' through `6o' is corrected 
to read ``provide the requested information for each of items `6a' 
through `6q' ''.
    On page 5777, specification number 8, the phrase `` `a' through `k' 
'', which appears in the first paragraph and the third paragraph, is 
corrected to read `` `a' through `i' ''.
    On page 5777, specification number 8, item g, the sentence 
``Average PAU setting: Provide the value and show whether the value (or 
estimated value) is based on coastdown testing (T) or calculated from 
the vehicle frontal area (C). Round the PAU value to one decimal 
Place'' is corrected to read ``Average PAU setting: Provide the value 
and show whether the value (or estimated value) is based on coastdown 
testing (T) or calculated from the vehicle frontal area (C). Round the 
PAU value to one decimal Place. Alternately, the total road load 
horsepower at 50 miles per hour can be provided.''
    On page 5777, specification number 11, the sentence ``For each new 
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redesigned vehicle identified in response to Question 3 and each new 
engine or fuel economy improvement identified in your response to 
Questions 3, 5, and 6, provide your best estimate of the following, in 
terms of constant 1996 dollars:'' is corrected to read ``For each new 
or redesigned vehicle identified in response to Question 3 and each new 
engine or fuel economy improvement identified in your response to 
Questions 3, 4, 5, and 6, provide your best estimate of the following, 
in terms of constant 2001 dollars:'
    On page 5777, specification number 12, the sentence ``Please 
provide respondent's actual and projected U.S. light truck sales, 4x2 
and 4x4, 0-8,500 lbs. GVWR and 8501-10,000 lbs., GVWR for each model 
year from 1996 through 2002, inclusive.'' is corrected to read ``Please 
provide respondent's actual and projected U.S. light truck sales, 4x2 
and 4x4, 0-8,500 lbs. GVWR and 8501-10,000 lbs., GVWR for each model 
year from 2001 through 2004, inclusive.''
    The corrected Appendix is printed in its entirety below:

Appendix

I. Definitions

    As used in this appendix--
    1. ``Automobile,'' ``fuel economy,'' ``manufacturer,'' and 
``model year,'' have the meaning given them in Section 32901 of 
Chapter 329 of Title 49 of the United States Code, 49 U.S.C. 32901.
    2. ``Cargo-carrying volume,'' ``gross vehicle weight rating'' 
(GVWR), and ``passenger-carrying volume'' are used as defined in 49 
CFR 523.2.
    3. ``Basic engine'' has the meaning given in 40 CFR 600.002-
85(a)(21). When identifying a basic engine, respondent should 
provide the following information:
    (i) Engine displacement (in liters).
    (ii) Number of cylinders or rotors.
    (iii) Number of valves per cylinder.
    (iv) Cylinder configuration (V, in-line, etc.).
    (v) Number of carburetor barrels, if applicable.
    (vi) Other engine characteristics, abbreviated as follows:

DD--Direct Injection Diesel
ID--Indirect Injection Diesel
TB--Throttle Body Fuel Injection S.I. (Spark Ignition)
MP--Multipoint Fuel Injection S.I.
TD--Turbocharged Diesel
TS--Turbocharged S.I.
FFS--Feedback Fuel System
2C--Two-stroke engines
VVT--Variable valve timing
VVLT--Variable valve lift and timing
SOHC--Single overhead camshaft
DOHC--Dual overhead camshafts
CYDA--Cylinder deactivation
IVT--Intake valve throttling
CVA--Camless valve actuation
VCR--Variable compression ratio
LBFB--lean burn-fast burn combustion

    4. ``Domestically manufactured'' is used as defined in Section 
32904(b)(2) of Chapter 329, 49 U.S.C. 32904(b)(2).
    5. ``Light truck'' means an automobile of the type described in 
49 CFR Part 523.5.
    6. A ``model'' of light truck is a line, such as the Chevrolet 
C1500 or Astro, Ford F150 or E150, Jeep Wrangler, etc., which exists 
within a manufacturer's fleet.
    7. ``Model Type'' is used as defined in 40 CFR 600.002-
85(a)(19).
    8. ``Percent fuel economy improvements'' means that percentage 
which corresponds to the amount by which respondent could improve 
the fuel economy of vehicles in a given model or class through the 
application of a specified technology, averaged over all vehicles of 
that model or in that class which feasibly could use the technology. 
Projections of percent fuel economy improvement should be based on 
the assumption of maximum efforts by respondent to achieve the 
highest possible fuel economy increase through the application of 
the technology. The baseline for determination of percent fuel 
economy improvement is the level of technology and vehicle 
performance with respect to acceleration and gradeability for 
respondent's 2001 model year light trucks in the equivalent class.
    9. ``Percent production implementation rate'' means that 
percentage which corresponds to the maximum number of light trucks 
of a specified class, which could feasibly employ a given type of 
technology if respondent made maximum efforts to apply the 
technology by a specified model year.
    10. ``Production percentage'' means the percent of respondent's 
light trucks of a specified model projected to be manufactured in a 
specified model year.
    11. ``Project'' or ``projection'' refers to the best estimates 
made by respondent, whether or not based on less than certain 
information.
    12. ``Redesign'' means any change, or combination of changes, to 
a vehicle that would change its weight by 50 pounds or more or 
change its frontal area or aerodynamic drag coefficient by 2 percent 
or more.
    13. ``Relating to'' means constituting, defining, containing, 
explaining, embodying, reflecting, identifying, stating, referring 
to, dealing with, or in any way pertaining to.
    14. ``Respondent'' means each manufacturer (including all its 
divisions) providing answers to the questions set forth in this 
appendix, and its officers, employees, agents or servants.
    15. ``Test Weight'' is used as defined in 40 CFR 86.082-2.
    16. ``Transmission class'' is used as defined in 40 CFR 600.002-
85(22). When identifying a transmission class, respondent also must 
indicate whether the type of transmission, and whether it is 
equipped with a lockup torque converter (LUTC), a split torque 
converter (STC), and/or a wide gear ratio range (WR) and specify the 
number of forward gears or whether the transmissions a continuously 
variable design (CVT). If the transmission is of a hybrid type, that 
should also be indicated.
    17. ``Truckline'' means the name assigned by the Environmental 
Protection Agency to a different group of vehicles within a make or 
car division in accordance with that agency's 2001 model year 
pickup, van (cargo vans and passenger vans are considered separate 
truck lines), and special purpose vehicle criteria.
    18. ``Utility vehicle'' means a form of light truck, either two-
wheel drive (4x2) or four-wheel drive (4x4), and is exemplified by a 
Jeep Wrangler or Cherokee, a Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Explorer, or a 
Toyota Land Cruiser.
    19. The term ``van'' is used as defined in 40 CFR 86.082-2.
    20. ``Variants of existing engines'' means versions of an 
existing basic engine that differ from that engine in terms of 
displacement, method of aspiration, induction system or that weigh 
at least 25 pounds more or less than that engine.

II. Assumptions

    All assumptions concerning emission standards, damageability 
regulations, safety standards, etc., should be listed and described 
in detail by the respondent.

III. Specifications

    1. Identify all light truck models currently offered for sale in 
MY 2001 whose production you project discontinuing before MY 2005 
and identify the last model year in which each will be offered.
    2. Identify all basic engines offered by respondent in MY 2001 
light trucks which respondent projects it will cease to offer for 
sale in light trucks before MY 2005, and identify the last model 
year in which each will be offered.
    3. Does the respondent currently project offering for sale for 
the time period of MY 2005-2010 any new or redesigned light trucks, 
including vehicles smaller than those now produced? If so, provide 
the following information for each model (e.g., Chevrolet C1500, 
Ford F150). Model types which are essentially identical except for 
their nameplates (e.g., Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager) may be 
combined into one item. See Table A for a sample format; 4x2 and 4x4 
light trucks are different models.
    a. Body types to be offered for sale (e.g., regular cab, super 
cab).
    b. Description of basic engines, or power sources (i.e., fuel 
cell) including optional horsepower and torque ratings, if any; 
displacement; number and configuration of cylinders; type of fuel 
injection system; fuel type; number of valves per cylinder, and 
whether it is 2-cycle or 4-cycle or uses variable valve timing.
    c. Transmission type (manual, automatic, number of forward 
speeds, hybrid, overdrive, etc., as applicable), including gear 
ratios and final drive, alternative ratios offered, driveline 
configuration, and special features such as torque converter lockup 
clutches, electronic controls or CVT design.
    d. (i) The range of GVW ratings to be offered for each body 
type.
    (ii) The range of test weights for each body type.
    e. All wheelbases.
    f. Estimated power absorption unit (PAU) setting, in hp. 
Alternately, the total road load horsepower at 50 miles per hour can 
be provided.

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    g. The range of projected EPA composite fuel economies for each 
body type in the initial model year of production.
    h. Projected introduction date (model year).
    i. Projected sales for each model year from the projected year 
of introduction through MY 2010, expressed both as an absolute 
number of units sold and as percentage of all light trucks sold by 
respondent.
    j. Projections of:
    (i) Existing models replaced by new models.
    (ii) Reduced sales of respondent's existing models as a result 
of the sale of each of the new models.
    (iii) New sales not captured from any of the respondent's 
existing models.
    4. Does respondent project introducing any variants of existing 
basic engines or any new basic engines, other than those mentioned 
in your response to Question 3, in its light truck fleets in MYs 
2005-2010? If so, for each basic engine or variant indicate:
    a. The projected year of introduction,
    b. Type (e.g., spark ignition, direct injection diesel, 2-cycle, 
alternative fuel use),
    c. Displacement,
    d. Type of induction system (e.g., fuel injection with 
turbocharger, naturally aspirated),
    e. Cylinder configuration (e.g., V-8, V-6, I-4),
    f. Number of valves per cylinder (e.g., 2, 3, 4, 6),
    g. Horsepower and torque ratings,
    h. Models in which engines are to be used, giving the 
introduction model year for each model if different from ``a,'' 
above. (See Table B for a sample format.)
    5. Relative to MY 2001 levels, for MYs 2005-2010, please provide 
information, by truckline and as an average effect on a 
manufacturer's entire light truck fleet, on the weight and/or fuel 
economy impacts of the following standards or equipment:
    a. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS 208) Automatic 
Restraints
    b. FMVSS 201 Occupant Protection in Interior Impact
    c. Voluntary installation of safety equipment (e.g., antilock 
brakes)
    d. Environmental Protection Agency regulations
    e. California Air Resources Board requirements.
    f. Other applicable motor vehicle regulations affecting fuel 
economy.
    6. For each of the model years 2005-2010, and for each light 
truck model projected to be manufactured by respondent (if answers 
differ for the various models), provide the requested information 
for each of items ``6a'' through ``6q'' listed below:
    (i) description of the nature of the technological improvement;
    (ii) the percent fuel economy improvement averaged over the 
model;
    (iii) the basis for your answer to 6(ii), (e.g., data from 
dynamometer tests conducted by respondent, engineering analysis, 
computer simulation, reports of test by others);
    (iv) the percent production implementation rate and the reasons 
limiting the implementation rate;
    (v) a description of the 2001 baseline technologies and the 2001 
implementation rate; and
    (vi) the reasons for differing answers you provide to items (ii) 
and (iv) for different models in each model year. Include as a part 
of your answer to 6(ii) and 6(iv) a tabular presentation, a sample 
portion of which is shown in Table C.
    a. Improved automatic transmissions. Projections of percent fuel 
economy improvements should include benefits of lock-up or bypassed 
torque converters, electronic control of shift points and torque 
converter lock-up, and other measures which should be described.
    b. Improved manual transmissions. Projections of percent of fuel 
economy improvement should include the benefits of increasing 
mechanical efficiency, using improved transmission lubricants, and 
other measures (specify).
    c. Overdrive transmissions. If not covered in ``a'' or ``b'' 
above, project the percentage of fuel economy improvement 
attributable to overdrive transmissions (integral or auxiliary gear 
boxes), two-speed axles, or other similar devices intended to 
increase the range of available gear ratios. Describe the devices to 
be used and the application by model, engine, axle ratio, etc.
    d. Use of engine crankcase lubricants of lower viscosity or with 
additives to improve friction characteristics or accelerate engine 
break-in, or otherwise improved lubricants to lower engine friction 
horsepower. When describing the 2001 baseline, specify the viscosity 
of and any fuel economy-improving additives used in the factory-fill 
lubricants.
    e. Reduction of engine parasitic losses through improvement of 
engine-driven accessories or accessory drives. Typical engine-driven 
accessories include water pump, cooling fan, alternator, power 
steering pump, air conditioning compressor, and vacuum pump.
    f. Reduction of tire rolling losses, through changes in 
inflation pressure, use of materials or constructions with less 
hysteresis, geometry changes (e.g., increased aspect ratio), 
reduction in sidewall and tread deflection, and other methods. When 
describing the 2001 baseline, include a description of the tire 
types used and the percent usage rate of each type.
    g. Reduction in other driveline losses, including losses in the 
non-powered wheels, the differential assembly, wheel bearings, 
universal joints, brake drag losses, use of improved lubricants in 
the differential and wheel bearing, and optimizing suspension 
geometry (e.g., to minimize tire scrubbing loss).
    h. Reduction of aerodynamic drag.
    i. Turbocharging or supercharging.
    j. Improvements in the efficiency of 4-cycle spark ignition 
engines including (1) increased compression ratio; (2) leaner air-
to-fuel ratio; (3) revised combustion chamber configuration; (4) 
fuel injection; (5) electronic fuel metering; (6) interactive 
electronic control of engine operating parameters (spark advance, 
exhaust gas recirculation, air-to-fuel ratio); (8) variable valve 
timing or valve lift; (9) multiple valves per cylinder; (10) 
friction reduction by means such as low tension piston rings and 
roller cam followers; (11) higher temperature operation; and (12) 
other methods (specify).
    k. Naturally aspirated diesel engines, with direct or indirect 
fuel injection.
    l. Turbocharged or supercharged diesel engines with direct or 
indirect fuel injection.
    m. Stratified-charge reciprocating or rotary engines, with 
direct or indirect fuel injection.
    n. Two cycle spark ignition engines.
    o. Use of hybrid drivetrains.
    p. Use of fuel cells; provide a thorough description of the fuel 
cell technology employed, including fuel type and power output.
    q. Other technologies for improving fuel economy or efficiency.
    7. For each model of respondent's light truck fleet projected to 
be manufactured in each of MYs 2005-2010, describe the methods used 
to achieve reductions in average test weight. For each specified 
model year and model, describe the extent to which each of the 
following methods for reducing vehicle weight will be used. Separate 
listings are to be used for 4x2 light trucks and 4x4 light trucks.
    a. Substitution of materials.
    b. ``Downsizing'' of existing vehicle design to reduce weight 
while maintaining interior roominess and comfort for passengers, and 
utility, i.e., the same or approximately the same, payload and cargo 
volume, using the same basic body configuration and driveline layout 
as current counterparts.
    c. Use of new vehicle body configuration concepts, which 
provides reduced weight for approximately the same payload and cargo 
volume.
    8. For each model year 2005-2010, list all projected light truck 
model types and provide the information specified in ``a'' through 
``i'' below for each model type.
    The information should be in tabular form, with a separate table 
for each model year. Each grouping is to be subdivided into separate 
listings for models with 4x2 and 4x4 drive systems. Engines having 
the same displacement but belonging to different engine families are 
to be grouped separately. The vehicles are to be sorted first by 
truckline, second by basic engine, and third by transmission type. 
For these groupings, the average test weights are to be placed in 
ascending order. List the categories in terms ``a'' through ``i'' 
below in the order specified from left to right across the top of 
the table. Include in the table for each model year the total sales-
weighted harmonic average fuel economy and average test weight for 
imported and domestic light trucks for each truckline and for all of 
the respondent's light trucks.
    a. Truckline, e.g., C1500, F-150, B-150. Model types which are 
essentially identical except for their nameplates (e.g., Chevrolet 
S-10/GMC S-15 and Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager) may be combined 
into one line item.
    b. Light truck vehicle type, e.g., compact pickup, cargo van, 
passenger van, utility, truck-based station wagon, and chassis cab. 
Other light truck designations, which are adequately defined, can be 
used if these are not suitable.
    c. Basic engine: Include the engine characteristics used in 
Definition 3.

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    d. Transmission class (e.g., A3, L4, A40D, M5, CVT): Include the 
characteristics used in Definition 16.
    e. Average ratio of engine speed to vehicle speed in top gear 
(N/V), rounded to one decimal place.
    f. Average test weight.
    g. Average PAU setting: Provide the value and show whether the 
value (or estimated value) is based on coastdown testing (T) or 
calculated from the vehicle frontal area (C). Round the PAU value to 
one decimal Place. Alternately, the total road load horsepower at 50 
miles per hour can be provided.
    h. Composite fuel economy (Sales weighted, harmonically averaged 
over the specified vehicles, rounded to the nearest 0.1 mpg).
    i. Projected sales for the vehicles described in each line item.
    9. For each transmission identified in response to 8(d) above, 
provide a listing showing whether the transmission is manual or 
automatic, the gear ratios for the transmission, and the models 
which will use the transmission.
    10. Indicate any MY 2005-2010 light truck model types which have 
higher average test weights than comparable MY 2001 model types. 
Describe the reasons for any weight increases (e.g., increased 
option content, less use of premium materials) and provide 
supporting justification.
    11. For each new or redesigned vehicle identified in response to 
Question 3 and each new engine or fuel economy improvement 
identified in your response to Questions 3, 4, 5, and 6, provide 
your best estimate of the following, in terms of constant 2001 
dollars:
    (a) Total capital costs required to implement the new/redesigned 
model or improvement according to the implementation schedules 
specified in your response. Subdivide the capital costs into 
tooling, facilities, launch, and engineering costs.
    (b) The maximum production capacity, expressed in units of 
capacity per year, associated with the capital expenditure in (a) 
above. Specify the number of production shifts on which your 
response is based and define ``maximum capacity'' as used in your 
answer.
    (c) The actual capacity that is planned to be used each year for 
each new/redesigned model or fuel economy improvement.
    (d) The increase in variable costs per affected unit, based on 
the production volume specified in (b) above.
    (e) The equivalent retail price increase per affected vehicle 
for each new/redesigned model or improvement. Provide an example 
describing methodology used to determine the equivalent retail price 
increase.
    12. Please provide respondent's actual and projected U.S. light 
truck sales, 4x2 and 4x4, 0-8,500 lbs. GVWR and 8501-10,000 lbs., 
GVWR for each model year from 2001 through 2004, inclusive. Please 
subdivide the data into the following vehicle categories:
    i. Standard Pickup Heavy (e.g., C2500/3500, F-250/350, Ram 2500/
3500)
    ii. Standard Pickup Light (e.g., C1500, F-150, Ram 1500)
    iii. Compact Pickup (e.g., S-10, Ranger, Dakota)
    iv. Standard Cargo Vans Heavy (e.g., G3500, E-250/350, B3500)
    v. Standard Cargo Vans Light (e.g., G1500/2500, E-150, B1500/
2500)
    vi. Standard Passenger Vans Heavy (e.g., G3500, E-250/350, 
B3500)
    vii. Standard Passenger Vans Light (e.g., G1500/2500, E-150, 
B1500/2500)
    viii. Compact Cargo Vans (e.g., Astro, Aerostar, Mini Ram Van)
    ix. Compact Passenger Vans (e.g., Astro, Villager, Voyager)
    x. Standard Utilities (e.g., K1500 Tahoe, Expedition)
    xi. Compact Utilities (e.g., Blazer, Explorer, Wrangler, RAV4)
    xii. Other (e.g., Suburban) See Table D for a sample format.
    13. Please provide your estimates of projected total industry 
U.S. light (0-10,000 lbs, GVWR) truck sales for each model year from 
2005 through 2010, inclusive. Please subdivide the data into 4x2 and 
4x4 sales and into the vehicle categories listed in the sample 
format in Table E.
    14. Please provide your company's assumptions for U.S. gasoline 
and diesel fuel prices during 2005 through 2010.
    15. Please provide projected production capacity available for 
the North American market (at standard production rates) for each of 
your company's light truckline designations during MYs 2005-2010.
    16. Please provide your estimate of production lead-time for new 
models, your expected model life in years, and the number of years 
over which tooling costs are amortized.

    Note: The parenthetical numbers in Tables A through E refer to 
the items in section III, specifications.


                                Table A.--New Models--Model: A-1 Standard Pickup
                            [Drivetrain Configuration: 4x2, Front Engine/Rear Drive]
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                                                     Number of
         Body type (3a.)             Passenger        seating      Cargo volume,  Wheelbase, in.   PAU Setting,
                                  volume, ft \3\     positions        ft \3\           (3e.)         hp. (3f.)
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Regular cab, short bed..........              50               3              48             115             7.5
Regular cab, long bed...........              50               3              64             133             7.8
Extended cab, long bed..........              75               4              64             151             8.2
Crew cab, long bed..............             100               6              64             170             9.0
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                                    Config./number  of
       Engine options (3b.)                cyl.            Fuel  system             Hp @ RPM Torque @ RPM
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160 CID, Turbocharged \1\........  I-4                  MPI...............  140 @ 4200...........................  90 @ 3400
235 CID..........................  V-6                  TBI...............  150 @ 3800...........................  125 @ 2800
235 CID, 4-valve \2\.............  V-6                  MPI...............  180 @ 4500...........................  130 @ 3200
285 CID..........................  V-8                  MPI...............  200 @ 4200...........................  150 @ 3000
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\1\ Not available with crew cab.
\2\ Available with automatic transmission only.


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                                                                                 Transmission type
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Automatic
                          Ratios (3c.)                                                                 with
                                                                      Manual          Manual        electronic
                                                                     overdrive        creeper      controls  and
                                                                                                       TCLU
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1st Gear........................................................            4.50            6.50            3.20
2nd Gear........................................................            3.00            3.60            2.50
3rd Gear........................................................            1.75            1.80            1.50
4th Gear........................................................            1.00            1.00            1.00
5th Gear........................................................            0.80  ..............  ..............

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Reverse Gear....................................................            4.70            6.10            3.00
Torque Converter................................................  ..............  ..............            2.10
Axle............................................................       3.54/3.73       3.54/3.73       3.23/3.54
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                                              Table B.--New Engines
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                                                                                                     Range of
                                                                  Range of  GVWR   Range of test  composite fuel
                         Body type (3a.)                              (3d.(i))        weights         economy
                                                                                     (3d.(ii))     ratings (3g.)
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Regular Cab, Short Bed..........................................     6,050-7,000     4,250-4,500       16.0-17.5
Regular Cab, Long Bed...........................................     6,100-7,200     4,250-4,500       16.0-17.2
Extended Cab, Long Bed..........................................     6,100-7,400     4,500-5,000       15.5-17.0
Crew Cab, Long Bed..............................................     6,300-7,800     4,500-5,000       14.5-16.5
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                                                Share of
           Model year             Production    fleet, %                      Notes  (3h, 3j)
                                     (3i)         (3i)
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2001...........................       36,000            5  Mid-year introduction, North American production.
2002...........................       78,000           10
2004...........................      110,000           13  Extended cab introduced.
2005...........................      120,000           14  Facelift.
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                                                                                                    Additional
         Model year (3j.)                 New model         Model replaced or    Sales derived        sales
                                         designation            augmented        from old model    anticipated
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                                                   New Models
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2002..............................  A--Std Pickup.......  T--Std Pickup.......           20,000           10,000
2003..............................  A--Std Pickup.......  T--Std Pickup.......           50,000           30,000
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                                        Table C.--Technology Improvements
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                                                                               Percent production share
               Technological improvement                  Percent   --------------------------------------------
                                                                       2002     2003     004      2005     2006
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(6a.) Improved Auto Trans.:
    LT-1..............................................          7.0        0        0       15       25       55
    LT-2..............................................          6.5        0        0        0       20       25
    LT-3..............................................          5.0        0       10       30       60       60
(6b) Improved Manual Trans.:
    LV-1..............................................          1.0        2        5        5        5        5
    U-1...............................................          0.7        0        0        0        8      10
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\1\ Percent fuel economy improvement.


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                                                                                                               Valves
 Year of introduction by model                        Displacement,    Induction system     Configuration       per       Horsepower @   Torque, lb-ft @
            (4a./h.)                 Type (4b.)          L. (4c.)           (4d.)               (4c.)         cylinde      rpm (4g.)        rpm (4g.)
                                                                                                               r(4f.)
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                                                                 New/Redesigned Engines
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2002--Std Pickups..............  2-cycle Diesel....            4.42   Turbo-charged,     W-9                        3   250@4000         190@3500
                                                                       Direct injection.
2004--Std Vans
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         Table D.--Actual and Projected U.S. Sales Amalgamated Motors 2WD Light Truck Sales Projections
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                                                                        Model year
               Model line                -----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             2001        2002        2003        2004        2005        etc.
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0-8,500 lbs.GVWR:
    Std Pickup Heavy....................      43,500  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    Std Pickup Light....................     509,340  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    Compact Pickup......................     120,000  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    Std Cargo Van Heavy.................      60,000  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    Std Cargo Van Light.................      20,000  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    Compact Cargo Van...................      29,310  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    Std Passenger Van Heavy.............      54,196  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    Std Passenger Van Light.............      38,900  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    Compact Passenger Van...............      30,000  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    Std Utility.........................      53,800  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    Compact Utility.....................      44,000  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    Other (Specify)                       ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
8,501-10,000 Lbs.GVWR:
    Std Pickup Heavy....................       5,500  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    Std Vans Heavy......................       4,000  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    Other (Specify)                       ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
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        Total...........................   1,012,546  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
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                                        Table E.--Total U.S. Truck Sales
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               Model type                    2001        2002        2003        2004        2005        2002
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1. 2WD Light Trucks.....................  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    a. Pickup...........................  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
        Compact.........................  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
        Mid-size........................  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
        Standard........................  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    b. Cargo Vans.......................  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
        Compact.........................  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
        Standard........................  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    c. Passenger Vans...................  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
        Compact.........................  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
        Standard........................  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    d. Utilities........................  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
        Compact.........................  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
        Standard........................  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
        Pass. Car Based.................  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    e. Truck Based Station Wagons.......  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
    f. Other (Specify)..................  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
2. 4WD Light Trucks [Same Breakout as     ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
 2WD]...................................
3. Total Light Trucks [2WD + 4WD].......  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........  ..........
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    Dated: April 16, 2002.
Stephen R. Kratzke,
Associate Administrator for Safety Performance Standards.

[FR Doc. 02-9736 Filed 4-17-02; 3:21 pm]
BILLING CODE 4910-59-P