This collection of papers investigates the critical intersection of energy consumption and transportation infrastructure, seeking to establish a coherent policy framework for future energy efficiency. The Watt Committee Consultative Council, a body of technical experts and engineers, compiled these proceedings to address the logistical and economic challenges of fuel dependency in the transport sector. By analyzing existing data from the late 1970s, the contributors propose systematic changes to energy usage patterns and technological implementation in public and private transit systems.

Experts recognize this volume as a significant historical record of late-20th-century energy policy discourse. The text provides a dense, technical overview that remains a foundational reference for understanding the evolution of transport energy regulations.