Vehicle Testing for Emissions, Fuel Consumption, and Electric Vehicle Range
Vehicle Laboratory Lambsheim – Reliable Testing of Emissions, Fuel Consumption, and Electric Range
The strict emissions regulations in Europe and across the world require vehicle manufacturers to meet high standards. At TÜV Rheinland's vehicle laboratory in Lambsheim, Germany, we support you with precise testing for type approval and series monitoring – for passenger cars and light-duty commercial vehicles with combustion engines, hybrid drives or electric drives.
Our services at a glance:
Our state-of-the-art laboratory offers a wide range of testing services and assessments:
- Type testing based on national, European, and international regulations
- Conformity assessments (CoP, ISC, ISV) for series production vehicles
- Testing during the development phase to ensure the reliability of new vehicle concepts
- Determination of emissions, fuel consumption, and electric ranges for individual approvals
- Expert opinions for legal proceedings
- Testing related to performance improvements/engine tuning, including noise measurement upon request
- Impartial product testing and suitability assessments
Testing Your Vehicles Under Real Driving Conditions
At the vehicle laboratory in Lambsheim, we conduct tests not only on state-of-the-art roller test benches, but also under real driving conditions using portable emissions measurement systems (PEMS), providing you with reliable data under both laboratory and road conditions.
The range of our services includes for example:
- Exhaust gas, fuel consumption, and electric range measurements according to NEDC, WLTC, or freely programmable cycles
- RDE measurements (Real Driving Emissions) also for sports cars and special vehicles
- Measurements based on the new EURO 7 standard and its predecessor standards
- Testing on vehicles with gasoline, diesel, LPG, CNG, ethanol, electric, hybrid, or fuel cell drive systems
- Testing on all-wheel drive vehicles and light-duty electric 3- and 4-wheel vehicles
- Testing of vehicle modifications
Impressions from the Vehicle Laboratory in Lambsheim
Your Benefits at a Glance
As an internationally recognized testing organization, TÜV Rheinland has been supporting manufacturers and importers for decades with homologation and automotive development. Our testing offers you technical safety and regulatory certainty – with our commitment to the highest quality and neutrality.
With TÜV Rheinland at your side, you will benefit from:
- Reliable proof of compliance with legal emission requirements
- Recognized testing expertise: Designated by the KBA (German Federal Office for Motor Vehicles) and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited
- Experience and connections: Close collaboration with European regulatory authorities and manufacturers
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