Larry Smith, President, ATDS Inc.

Automotive Testing (ATDS) is a full service engineering and testing firm. We partner with our clients in the testing and development of all types of vehicles for the North American marketplace.

Our customers include those new to the North American market or those manufacturers planning to import vehicles or engines of any kind to the United States.  From gasoline powered generators to on or off road motorcycles; from light duty passenger cars to heavy duty trucks, ATDS can provide a full service solution.

CERTIFICATION:  Product certification from start to finish, including post-certification reporting

• US EPA and California Air Resources Board certifications

• Northeast Trading Region (NTR) and Environment Canada

• DOT safety certifications

• Development Services and Engineering Support

  • Modification and enhancement of products to meet US regulations

• Marketing and market adaptability studies and consulting

• Full service, turn key technical project management

Customers also include US domestic and worldwide manufacturers of vehicles and engines already established in the US market. ATDS specializes on the following services:

DURABILITY:  Whole vehicle and component durability and environmental extreme testing

• We can put your products to the test from -40C to +50C or from -282 feet to over 12,000 feet.  We have tested vehicles form Fairbanks, Alaska to Phoenix, Arizona or from Death Valley, California to Denver, Colorado to meet the ever increasing demands of regulators and consumers in an increasingly competitive global market.

EMISSIONS TESTING:  Regulatory Compliance Testing and Services

• EPA and CARB IUVP (CAP2000 In Use Verification) testing

• OBDII development and demonstration testing

• Aftermarket parts Executive Order Testing (CARB E.O. Testing)

• Aftermarket Catalyst development testing, certification, and ageing services

IN-USE SUPPORT: Vehicle Procurement Services

• Procurement of consumer owned vehicles or components for testing or study. Services available nationwide

• IUVP (CAP2000 In Use Verification) compliant procurement services in Michigan, California and Colorado

• OBD-II System In Use Monitoring (IUMPR) data collection and reporting

ENGINEERING:  Engineering data collection

• Full service vehicle instrumentation capabilities

• Correlation of lab data to real world conditions

• Fuel economy trials - fuels and lubricants

• Real world driving pattern surveys

To request further information on how ATDS can help you with your automotive testing needs contact us at the numbers below: