AEI Tech 2003 Awards

Automotive Engineering International highlights the top products and technologies (submitted as of February 18) from the SAE 2003 World Congress.

AVL North America's DVE-150 direct vehicle exhaust measurement device completes an AVL-developed system for the collection and analysis of exhaust emissions, particularly in ultra-low- and super ultra-low-emitting vehicles. Along with the AVL BMD-150 Bag Mini Diluter and the GEM-150 control software, the unit provides an accurate analysis of the mass flow rate of exhaust emissions. This compact device can be seamlessly integrated into the BMD system, in a footprint 70-80% smaller than a traditional CVS (constant volume sampler) system. The U.S. EPA and the CARB have recommended the use of BMD sampling systems for future low-emissions measurements.