Hybrid Electric Vehicle Test Procedures

The ARB is modifying the existing exhaust & evaporative test procedures for Light Duty & Medium Duty Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) to better characterize emissions from all types and architectures of Hybrid Electric Vehicles including Plug-In hybrids.  Information regarding this process and the proposed modifications are shown below.  To receive information on postings to this website please sign-up on the ZEV list serve.

BOARD MEETING

Emission Test Procedure Modifications and Aftermarket Parts Certification Requirements for Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicles will not be presented at the December 11-12, 2008 meeting of the Air Resources Board. This item is now scheduled for consideration during the January 22-23, 2009 Board Meeting. The staff report for the rulemaking is now available.

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

An additional workshop is scheduled to present and discuss staff’s proposed modifications to the certification and installation procedures for off-vehicle charge capable or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles presented at the January 23, 2009 Board Hearing.

March 25, 2009 - This workshop will be Webcast

• Meeting Agenda
• Staff Presentation
• Meeting Handout - Proposed Tiered Certification Requirements for OVCC Conversion Systems
• Meeting Notice

September 24, 2008

• Meeting Notice
• Meeting Agenda
• Staff Presentation
• Draft Test Procedures
  • September 2008 - California Evaporative Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2001 and Subsequent Model Year Vehicles
  • September 2008 - California Refueling Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2001 and Subsequent Model Year Vehicles
  • September 2008 - California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2011 and Subsequent Model Years ZEVs and HEVs
  • September 2008 - Draft Aftermarket Parts Certification Requirements

July 16, 2008

• Meeting Agenda (conference call information provided)
• Staff Presentation 
• Draft Test Procedures
  • Draft - California Evaporative Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2001 and Subsequent Model Year Vehicles
  • Draft - California Refueling Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2001 and Subsequent Model Year Vehicles
  • Draft California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2011 and Subsequent Model Years ZEVs and HEVs
  • Draft EV Charging Requirements
  • Draft Aftermarket Parts Certification Requirements
• Meeting Notice

April 8, 2008

• Meeting Agenda
• Staff Presentation
• Meeting Notice

If you have questions about the HEV test procedures, contact Lesley Crowell at 916.323.2913.