Real-world car economy and emissions testing - pictures
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Hi-tech rolling road enables researchers to replicate real-world driving situations over and over again with help of robot, and temperatures can be carefully controlled in lab, too.
This facility allows researchers to repeat real-world situations while collecting necessary data with greater accuracy.
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Academics behind new £2.6m CLEVeR research centre are focused on answering eco questions. On hi-tech rolling road, safety guards keep everything clear as tests are performed.
Dr Sam Akehurst , Reader in powertrain systems; Prof Chris Brace, Deputy director of PVRC; Dr Ed Chappell, Research associate in PVRC; Dr Simon Pickering, Research fellow.
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Prof Chris Brace explains the intricacies of automotive R&D work to our man Finnerty.
Metal wheel adapters eliminate tyre variables from the results.
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Remote controls the rolling road.
It’s hoped CLEVeR and PVRC facilities can soon be expanded to a £50million auto research site located at the Bristol and Bath Science Park.
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