Research Highlights
- 1: Zero-emission
- 2: Electric
- 3: Two-wheel dynamometer
- 4: Two environmental test chambers
- 5: In-situ evaluation
Vehicle Evolution Laboratory (VEL)
Vehicle Evolution Laboratory addresses the performance of zero-emission electric vehicle drivetrain components, including electric motors, batteries, and hydrogen fuel cell stacks. This lab hosts a two-wheel dynamometer and two environmental test chambers for in-situ evaluation of electrochemical power sources, hydrogen fuel cell, and battery stacks. These capabilities provide a wide range for the evaluation of vehicle powertrain, simulation of different driving cycles and environmental conditions that reflect on the drivetrain's energy efficiency, durability, charging demands, etc.