Fuel Economy

 
 

Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC Inc.) is the leader in the field of fuel economy testing. Whether evaluating the benefit of fuel-efficient devices, comparing vehicle components, or comparing competitive vehicles, TRC Inc. provides services to assure test accuracy and repeatability.

TRC Inc. has been providing complete fuel economy test programs for our customers for over 30 years.  TRC Inc. utilizes a 7.5-mile oval track to perform the driving schedules in accordance with SAE standards such as J1082 , J1321, and J1376.  The closed-loop track allows for uncompromised fuel testing in a proprietary environment.

Fuel economy testing occurs year-round, weather permitting.  TRC Inc.'s staff of drivers, engineers, and mechanics have participated in the development and refinement of industry fuel economy testing standards over the past quarter-century.  In addition, TRC Inc. performs in-house customer consultation regarding test methodology.

TRC Inc. can complement fuel economy testing through our coastdown testing capabilities.  Coastdown testing isolates aerodynamic and rolling-resistance efficiencies.  Coastdown tests are conducted to US EPA OMS Advisory Circular 55C for light-duty vehicles and to SAE recommended practice J1263 for heavy vehicles.

Test Articles
Test Vehicles
  • Engines
  • Tires
  • Fuels
  • Additives
  • Transmissions
  • Aero-devices
  • Lubricants
  • Aftermarket devices
  • Passenger cars
  • Motorcycles
  • Tractor semi-trailers
  • Buses
  • Military vehicles
  • Light trucks
  • Vans
  • Sport utility vehicles