We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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ACE automotive, truck and transit testing

Nissan Leaf Being Tested in ACE's Climatic Wind Tunnel Car seat being testing on Multi-Axis Shaker Table in Anechoic Chamber

Toyota Prius Having Suspension Testing on the 4-Poster Shaker Winter Climatic Testing in the ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel

The unique test facilities at ACE help researchers and customers obtain a competitive edge by providing research, advanced development, testing and evaluation for all forms of surface vehicle transportation. ACE’s one-of-a-kind climatic test facility is an essential step in ensuring your products are of high quality when they go to market.

ACE’s five chambers include:

climatic wind tunnel with yawing capabilities
large climate chamber (solar and dyno)
small climate Chamber
climatic four-poster shaker
multi-axis shaker table located within an anechoic chamber

ACE is available for all automotive companies to test and perfect their products. Contact us for more information.

Typical test types for cars, trucks, buses, and off-road vehicles include:

Aerodynamic development

influence of chassis modifications on vehicle aerodynamics
cross-flow impact in adverse climate conditions
front-end and under-hood airflow characterization

HVAC and engine cooling development

performance under solar loading
underbody thermal management
various traffic patterns
defroster patterns
refrigerant charging
passenger comfort testing
component and system level testing
durability, life-cycle and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) testing
engine and fuel calibration
hill-climb simulation
snow/rain/freezing rain ingestion and accumulation
cold- and hot-start ability
battery performance under extreme conditions
splash and spray
windshield wiper performance