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Supa,here are a few more references:---------------"The Car Economy BOOK,The Energy Of Our Resources,The Power Of Our Ideas",Energy,Mines and Resources Canada,1991,Minister of Supply and Services Canada,ISBN 0-662-18245-6,page 18,"Test show that most cars use about 10 percent less fuel when driven at 90 km/h instead of 100 km/h.--------------------------------------- P.W.G.Newman,J.R.Kenworthy and T.J.Lyons,"Does Free-flowing Traffic Save Energy and Lower Emissions in Cities?" 1988,pp 267-271,Journal ANZASS. The research show that energy use and emissions are both lowest at 45 mph,however,free-flowing traffic attracts more cars,resulting in higher consumption and pollution.------------------------------------- FACTS & FIGURES,by American Automobile Manufacturers Association,1620 Eye Street,N.W.,Suite 1000,Washington D.C.20006 (202-775-2710).Published each year,the booklet is packed with many useful statistics,especially revenues to govts,from the transportation sector( you can calculate the economic impact of reduced consumption).Motor vehicle deaths and accident data go back to 1913,and you may be able to compare numbers as a function of speed limits,etc..----------------------- The WORLD ALMANAC And Book Of Facts,published each year.A virtual treasure-trove of tables,charts and statistics,Insurance data,energy,trade,etc.Truly unbelievable resource for under $9 (US).---------------------------- "THE GOING RATE: What It Really Costs To Drive,"by MacKenzie,Dower,and Chen,World Resources Institute,June 1992.This may be attacked as "leftist propaganda",however some of your classmates may argue points about"externalities" mentioned in the book which are presently becoming part of US policy objectives.------------- Good luck on the project!