Research and Development

Four-Wheel Drive Chassis Dynamometer

  • Unique 4x4 vehicle chassis dynamometer with individual wheel torque electronic controls of one, two, three, or all four drive wheels and speed capability of up to 100 mph.
  • Four individual wheel power absorbers with 175 HP per wheel capability for continuous operation and up to 350 HP intermittently.
  • Adjustable 89-135 inch wheelbase with an extension up to 175 inches. vehicle performance: open and limited slip differentials, locking differentials, viscous drive, traction control, and other mechanical and mechatronic driveline systems.
  • Research wheel power balance to improve tire design.
  • Research in these areas and more:
  • Durability
  • Stability
  • Acceleration
  • Braking
  • Safety
  • Emissions
  • NVH

Learn more about the 4-wheel drive dyno or the Automotive Engineering Institute.

Become an Automotive Engineering Institute Partner

For more information on partnering with Lawrence Tech and the Automotive Engineering Institute, contact Dr. Suresh Bansal at 248.204.2563 or Dr. Vladimir Vantsevich at 248.204.2577 or email AEI@ltu.edu.

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