Providing Solutions for the Automotive Industry
ACE offers access to a $125 Million Core Research Facility with advanced automotive testing technology and an experienced engineering and technical team. ACE (originally the "Automotive Centre of Excellence") has conducted thousands of tests with OEMs, Tier 1s, Tech Startups and Researchers from around the world. ACE provides Aerodynamic and Thermal testing in one of the world's most capable Wind Tunnels along with Environmental, Durability and Acoustic Chambers.
ACE is continuously expanding our technology and capabilities. We have conducted testing on:
- ICE Cars and Light Duty Trucks
- EVs
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Class 6-8 Trucks - Hydrogen, Diesel and Electric
- Full Coach Buses
- Motorcycles
- ATVs
- Many other prototype mobility solutions
We collaborate with our clients to develop test plans that are efficient and will deliver the results you need.
ACE areas of unique automotive testing capability:
- Thermal testing on a dynamometer and aerodynamic testing on a Moving Ground Plane in the same airflow
- Precipitation characterization
- Rain
- Snow
- Freezing Rain
- Sensor Soiling
- 350 kW DC Fast Charger in-chamber
- Wind testing at Yaw (+/- 30°)
- Hydrogen vehicle testing
- -40°C to +60°C with 5% to 95% humidity control
ACE Automotive, Truck and Transit Testing
The unique test facilities at ACE help clients and researchers 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 is home to five testing chambers:
- Climatic Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel with yawing capabilities
- Large Climate Chamber featuring a solar array and dynamometer
- Small Climate Chamber
- Climatic Four-Poster Shaker
- Hemi-Anechoic Chamber featuring a Multi-Axis Shaker Table
Typical Tests 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 landing
- Underbody thermal management
- Various traffic patterns
- Defroster patterns
- Refrigerant charging
- Passenger comfort testing
- Component and system level testing
- Durability, lifecycle, 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
