Develop Better, Safer, More Durable Products with Vehicle Testing from TRP.
As an independent body, we can complement your existing testing program or undertake full vehicle testing services. We are actively involved in the development of new testing methods and standards, and are ideal partners for manufacturers who want to produce vehicles that are best in class for safety, reliability, durability and compliance.
Take a Tour of our Vehicle Testing laboratories
Step inside TRP’s Aurora, Colorado laboratory. See a comprehensive range of vehicle and engine testing services, including sub-zero and high-altitude testing, emissions and portable emissions measurement, EV/HEV testing, mileage accumulation dynamometer testing, performance validation, and a wide variety of custom and standardized test programs.
TRP’s expansive climate center in Columbus, Indiana delivers large-format environmental cold testing, vehicle and engine testing, exhaust emissions certification, and mileage accumulation dynamometer testing for passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and ATV/UTVs. In addition, we offer highly customized testing solutions beyond the capabilities of most laboratories.
Vehicle Development
- Emissions labs – including environmental testing, catalyst efficiency determination, custom drive cycles and test procedures, as well as exhaust specification
- Vehicle instrumentation, including exhaust sample ports, thermocouples, pressure transducers and data logging
- Large cold soak room for cold start and sub-zero evaluation of products to -22°F (-30°C)
- Mileage accumulation dynamometers (MAD), 2WD and AWD
- Certification and specialty fuels in bulk tanks and drums
Exhaust Emission Certification
- Chassis Dyno Emissions Testing for Vehicle, Motorcycle and ATV’s
- EPA 40CFR Part 1065/1066
- EU582/2011 & Pending EU6c
- Federal and Supplemental Vehicle and Engine Emissions Certification Testing
- In-Use Verification Program (IUVP) EPA CAP2000
- Portable Emissions Measurement Systems (PEMS)
- Mileage Accumulation Dynamometer Testing (MAD)
Evaporative Emissions Testing
- Variable temperature SHEDs
- US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and CARB Procedures
Environmental Testing at High Altitude and Extreme Temperatures
- TRP Rocky Mountain Test Center
- High Altitude and Cold Temperature Operations in Empire, Colorado
- 9,000 ft. (2,750m) above sea level
- TRP Simulated Altitude Laboratories
- Altitude simulation capable of testing 0 to 12,000 ft. (3660 m) above sea level
- Combustion air temperatures may be set from 14º to 130°F (-10º to 54°C)
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Testing
TRP’s test facilities feature state-of-the-art AWD and 2WD chassis dynamometers, emissions sampling systems, battery management capabilities, and full vehicle thermal chambers. These resources support the road conditions and cycles needed for the development, integration, and certification of electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid vehicles (HEV).
Engine Testing
TRP features state-of-the-art laboratories equipped to perform engine testing under extreme environmental conditions at altitude and simulated altitudes using advanced technology. Our experts support everything from basic testing for small engines to custom-designed, complex tests for larger engines for automotive, marine and generator manufacturers.
To discuss your vehicle testing requirements contact us today.