Informal Group on Heavy-Duty Hybrids | Session 15 | 23-25 Oct 2013
San Francisco
Agenda Item 6.4.
WHVC weighting factors

Mr. Silberholz presented the TU Graz analysis on the WHVC weighting factors, which is an open task remaining from the initial research program. The method was introduced in working paper HDH-08-04. In conclusion, the use of weighting factors is not recommended.

The Group agreed that weighting factors will not be used for hybrid emissions testing.

Documentation
HDH-08-04 Heavy-duty hybrid emissions test procedure: Status of program for HILS methodology (TU Graz)
HDH-15-07 Development of Worldwide Harmonized Vehicle Cycle weighting factors (IVT)