Fleet & Field Evaluations
Fleet testing is an important part of the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) program to develop new automotive technology and qualify fuels and lubricants. A major goal is to help clients bring new products into the marketplace and keep them there. Fleet testing is often the final important phase of vehicle research that provides proof of performance and comparative data under actual operation conditions. The Fleet and Field Evaluations Section in the Fuels and Lubricants Research Division offers a combination of expertise, comprehensive services, and state-of-the-art fleet test facilities to clients in all segments of the automotive industry. SwRI has been actively involved in all aspects of fleet testing for more than 50 years.
Larry Eckhardt, Manager
Fleet & Field Evaluations Technical Strengths
- Bumper-to-bumper fleet evaluations include:
- Air conditioning systems
- Automatic transmission fluids
- Axle lubricants
- Brakes
- Coolants
- Crankcase oils
- Electronics and electrical systems
- Engines
- Evaporative emissions
- Exhaust systems
- Fuels
- Steering
- Tires
Other Services Offered by the Fleet & Field Evaluations Section
- Commercial, private, captive, or dedicated fleet tests of cars, trucks, or buses
- Public road, test tracks, and mileage accumulation dynos are available
- Driveability
- Performance
- Durability
- Fuel economy
- Tire testing
- Tractor field tests
- Environmental chambers
- Hybrid testing
