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	SwRI's vehicle testing bays

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

	SwRI's vehicle testing track

Full-Scale Vehicle Evaluations

For cases where full-scale vehicle testing is needed, the section has access to the SwRI test track and emissions reporting 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 vehicle integration, testing, and evaluation capabilities at SwRI or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Alan Montemayor at amontemayor@swri.org or (210) 522-6940.
 

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August 05, 2008