Real-world car economy and emissions testing - pictures

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.

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.

Prof Chris Brace explains the intricacies of automotive R&D work to our man Finnerty.

Metal wheel adapters eliminate tyre variables from the results.

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.