Performance analysis for client vehicles operating under actual vehicle service conditions are performed by the Advanced Vehicle Technology section of Southwest Research Institute (SwRI).

Vehicle Performance Analysis

Global vehicle parameters
- Vehicle fuel economy
- Performance metrics
Specific component durability issues
System capabilities

Powertrain Prototype Designs

Prototype designs of powertrains can be tested using the SwRI dynamometer test stands, which simulate full-vehicle operation without requiring the prototype to be installed in an actual full-scale vehicle. Depending on client needs, evaluations can be weighted according to:

Vehicle performance
Vehicle emissions
Environmental performance
Design durability


	Vehicle testing track

Full-Scale Vehicle Evaluations

For cases where full-scale vehicle testing is needed, the Advanced Vehicle Technology section at SwRI has access to the SwRI test track and emissions test facilities. These cases are usually for projects for:

Test track performance results
Hybrid vehicle testing
Specific emissions analysis
Braking performance evaluations
Tire performance evaluations

For more information about our vehicle integration, testing, and evaluation capabilities, or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Greg Ostrowski at gostrowski@swri.org or call (210) 522-5701.

avt.swri.org

Contact Information

Greg Ostrowski

Advanced Vehicle Technology Vehicle Integration, Testing, and Evaluation

(210) 522-5701

gostrowski@swri.org

avt.swri.org

Related Terminology

powertrain prototype evaluation

powertrain prototype design

vehicle performance analysis

vehicle fuel economy

performance metrics

vehicle service conditions

component durability

powertrain testing

dynamometer test stand

vehicle performance

vehicle emissions

environmental performance evaluations

vehicle design durability

test track performance

hybrid vehicle evaluations

vehicle emissions analysis

braking performance evaluation

tire performance evaluation

plug-in hybrid vehicle testing

hybrid electric vehicle testing

plug-in hybrid development

powertrain engineering

powertrain testing

Related Information

Hydrogen Technology Information

Vehicle Modeling, Simulation and Control Technology brochure

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December 28, 2012