Analysis of Driving Cycles for Emission Test of Light-Duty Vehicles in China

Abstract:

The driving cycles employed to measure the emissions from automotive vehicles should adequately represent the real-world driving pattern of the vehicle to provide the most realistic estimation of emissions levels. The driving cycles used for light-duty gasoline engine vehicles in China were reviewed in this paper firstly. Then the impact of various factors, such as driving behaviors, driving conditions, road conditions, traffic conditions, on real-world emission levels were analyzed. Finally, the shortages of the existing driving cycles were pointed out. It can be concluded that the emissions levels from automotive vehicles are underestimated because of the characteristics of the existing drive cycles, so it is urgent to research and develop new driving cycles to fit the situation of China.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 616-618)
• Pages: 1154-1160
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.616-618.1154
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Jin Lin Xue
• Keywords: Driving Cycles, Emission, Vehicle

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