Vehicle Emissions Testing
Vehicle Emissions Testing Services
Vehicle emission testing is performed by putting an automobile through a variety of procedures and assessments to determine both fuel efficiency and amount of emissions in the form of greenhouse gases it produces under varying conditions. These procedures can be performed to local regulatory standards or global acceptable emission standards. Depending on the vehicle itself, emission testing methods and procedures may vary.
Testing procedures for vehicle emissions testing can include the overall efficiency of engine performance, testing the catalytic converters (and other emission control devices like particle traps), as well as the way the vehicle system responds to fuels (whether traditional fossil or alternative fuels).
As more places adopt more stringent emission regulations and vehicle quality standards, car emission testing is becoming more and more important for manufacturers and distributors. Ensure that your vehicle is up to date with emission standards with Cross Company vehicle emissions testing.
Car Emissions Tests
Today, more than 30 states have legislated some form of emissions testing. And it would be safe to assume that many states will adopt similar policies in the coming years. With the move towards more sustainable products and the growing prevalence of emission standards, manufacturers can no longer ignore vehicle emissions.
At Cross Company Testing, we’re dedicated to providing our customers with high quality, nearby emission testing for vehicles. This allows our customers to forecast vehicle performance and ensure emission compliance while also meeting the needs of end users. Our ISO 17025 accredited testing facilities in the US and Mexico have the equipment necessary to perform emission test procedures for a range of vehicles based on the needs of our customers.
We can perform car emissions testing services to make sure your product is EPA compliant, that your four-wheel drive capabilities don’t affect average emissions, and that you meet any state or federal emission requirements.
Engine performance efficiency
Catalytic converter functionality
Particle traps
Fuel type testing
Vehicle quality standard analyses
Differing emission testing methods
Emission Vehicle Testing for Automotive and Other Industries
While the automotive industry is the primary focus of emissions testing, there are many other applications where emission levels are a concern that need to be addressed. For instance, regulations are in place now requiring certain levels for off-road work vehicles and heavy machinery emissions. New engines for industrial vehicles will need to be tested to ensure emissions compliance.
Vehicle emission standards applicable to vehicles other than standard cars as well. Delivery vehicles, semi-trucks, and other commercial vehicles will also require emissions testing procedures to ensure future compliance.
At Cross, we’ve worked with many different vehicles, vehicle manufacturers, and commercial vehicle distributors to provide accurate, repeatable, and reliable vehicle emission testing services. And we can provide that same high-quality service to your operation, too.
Automotive
Aerospace
Commercial Products
Construction
Emission Testing Methods and Standards
Emission testing procedures are performed to gauge the vehicle’s emission levels and ability to track pollutants released by the vehicle. More specifically, emissions testing procedures can track levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and other particulate matter.
Many vehicles manufactured relatively recently should be able to pass these tests. However, validation of passing is still required for new vehicles. They still must be checked for excessive HC/CO levels, sample dilution failure, OBD failure, and presence of emission control equipment.
We’ll work directly with your vehicle to determine potential areas of failure while also taking into account any relevant standards your vehicle needs to meet. Our vehicle emissions testing procedures are performed in our fully-equipped testing facility to ensure maximum accuracy, and are performed with a quick turnaround time in mind. All with full customer transparency, meaning you know all the procedures being performed and have access to all the results. That’s how we provide outstanding customer service to everyone who works with Cross Company Testing.
Combining Vehicle Emission Testing and Other Procedures
Often, just one testing procedure isn’t enough to accurately predict how a product will behave in the hands of end users or in its intended operating conditions. That’s why we generally recommend combining vehicle emission testing with other test procedures we offer.
This can include other physical testing procedures like vibration testing or flammability testing to simulate other conditions the product may be exposed to. Or it can include environmental testing procedures like thermal shock testing, durability testing, or alternating climate testing. Combining these testing procedures is a reliable means of gathering information and generating predictions for future product behavior.
For a product to have success in the field, it needs to be able to withstand many, many stressors. When you partner with Cross for your testing needs, we’re able to simulate many of the conditions your product will face. We can also devise custom testing procedures based on your product, your industry, and your end user needs.
Why Cross Vehicle Emissions Testing?
At Cross, the most important thing to us is the success of our customers. That’s why we go out of our way to design custom testing solutions that ensure future production success for every single one of them. All while also offering world-class customer service. And when you combine those two factors with industry-leading expertise and a cutting-edge testing lab, you get a winning combination.
Our ISO 17025 accredited testing facilities in the U.S. and Mexico can provide you with product testing, materials testing, environmental testing, lifecycle testing, and many other testing services. Whether it’s for automotive, aerospace, consumer products, pharmaceutical, or a wide range of other industries, we can help.
There’s a reason so many companies and manufacturers across so many industries choose to work with Cross Testing again and again. Contact us today and we’ll give you a reason to keep coming back, too.
Find Vehicle Emissions Testing Near Me
Offering a range of testing services from our testing laboratories in the U.S. and Mexico. Learn more about the expert testing procedures performed in our state-of-the-art facilities. We can provide you with actionable data about your parts or materials so that you can make the best decisions for your product, your production process, and your end users. We can also provide calibration services, inspection services, and metrology products through our network of ISO 17025 accredited precision measurement labs.
