Senator BAYH. Mr. Dunlop, thank you very much for your statement and for your answers to the questions. The Petroleum Institute is an indispensable agent in our effort to solve this problem. We are glad to note that you are trying your level best to handle it. Mr. DUNLOP. Thank you very much. May I say, sir, that we shall continue to do so. (Subsequently, Mr. Dunlop submitted the following statistical information :) 11956-64, Bureau of Public Roads, 1965-76, NPN estimates. NOTE.-Average miles per year are based on cars registered. Because all cars registered are not in use the entire year, actual averages are higher, about 8.1 percent from 1958 on. 11956-65, weighted average based on production. 1966-76, NPN estimate and forecast. 1 With oil filter, add 1 quart. 2 Regular chassis lube interval (not severe service), or inspection interval for cars not ordinarily requiring chassis lube. 1 Continental United States through 1958; Alaska and Hawaii included from 1959. Source: Bureau of Public Roads, 1950-62; NPN estimates, 1963-76. 1 These estimates were made by the Bureau of Public Roads on the basis of State reports of motor-vehicle registrations in the early months of 1965, and information available on current trends, motor-vehicle production, and other factors. They include both privately owned and publicly ov. ned motor vehicles except those owned by the military services. Source: Bureau of Public Roads, September 1965. |