Powertrain and Emissions Testing and Evaluation, Fields of study

Powertrain & Emissions Testing & Evaluation

FIELDS OF STUDY

Vehicle testing 

We offer testing capabilities for combustion analysis for ICE equipped vehicles and power flow analysis for electrified ones. Our lab is able to measure in-cylinder operating parameters (e.g. indicated pressure, species concentrations) as well as all dynamic electric signals in hybrid and electric vehicles. Testing can be done either on the chassis dyno or on the road under real driving conditions to provide a complete and detailed overview of vehicle performance.

Transparent Engine
Electric vehicle on chassis dyno
Electric Vehicle Charging
Current clamp meter
DSC 503 - Brakes Blured
In-cylinder pressure measurement
Electric powerflow analysis

L-category vehicles

We combine chassis and on-road emission testing of such small vehicles to understand their real environmental impact.

 

L-Vehicle BC New 2
L-Vehicle BC New No plate
L Vehicles -  Bike BC Onroad
Bike Dyno (L-Vehicles)
RSENSE Black Carbon (BOX)

Exhaust aftertreatment and alternative fuels

We research, test, and develop cutting-edge emission control solutions aimed at reducing air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions generated during the combustion of conventional and alternative (e.g. H2, NH3, CH3OH) fuels, all while optimizing combustion efficiency.

Synthetic Gas Bench
Horiba Emisia Resized
Exaust
Transparent Engine 2
Engine Test Bench
Ammonia 1
Methanol Supply Diagram
Methanol Injection SPI vs MPI

On-board Diagnostics (OBD), On-board Monitoring (OBM) and Anti-tampering

We design, test and evaluate cutting-edge diagnostic and monitoring tools that ensure future vehicles meet regulatory requirements while safeguarding against tampering.

Exhaust Sensor
Exhaust Sensor Close-up
OBM 3
OBM 2
OBM Tractor
OBM 4
OBM 1
OBD-Kontses2

Non-exhaust emissions 

With exhaust emissions dropping or even non-existent for electrified vehicles, emissions from tyres and brakes become increasingly important. At LAT, we design and setup sampling and measurement systems with the capacity to measure particle emissions produced by the vehicles on the road, hence providing a realistic picture of how much pollution is produced under real drive conditions. 

Serres Brake Emissions
Brake Emissions Cone on Dyno
Brake Disk
Brake Cone Measurement Cross-section