File:1979 DOE NASA AMC Spirit DL Stirling engine.jpg

Publicity image of the MOD 1 Stirling engine built by Mechanical Technology. This is in a 1979 American Motors (AMC) Spirit that was part of the Automotive Stirling Engine (ASE) Program with NASA and DOE contracting with AM General.

Scan of AMC public relations photograph. This image was freely provided to promote an item.

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A fair use claim is made based on the rationale of critical commentary in articles including but not limited to the following: The image shown here is claimed to be used under fair use as:

1. There is no "free" equivalent of the Stirling engine in this experimental car.
2. This has been previously published.
3. The name of the photographer/artist is unknown.
4. It is of lower resolution than the original, so it will not detract from the value of any original image.
5. The image is only being used for informational purposes.
6. The material is encyclopedic and otherwise meets general Wikipedia content requirements.
7. This meets the media-specific policy requirements.
8. The image is used in at least one article.
9. The material contributes to the article by specifically illustrating a relevant section within the text about the engine.
10. The image does not detract from the reputation of the subject.

Though this image is subject to copyright as noted here, the U.S. fair use laws, and the stricter requirements of Wikipedia’s non-free content policies cover its use, additional Fair Use justification is provided here:

• AMC Spirit

The image contributes to the article by illustrating a relevant section within the text about the experimental vehicle.

There is no "free" equivalent of this engine in this car. The engine was later removed and the automobile sold at surplus auction.

• Stirling engine

The material contributes to the article by specifically illustrating a relevant section within the text about this historical experimental vehicle.