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Because of the intense focus on CAFE and fuel emission standards, optimization of the automobile drivetrain is imperative. In light of this, component efficiencies have become an important factor in the drivetrain decision-making process. It has therefore become necessary to develop a universal standard to judge transmission efficiency. This SAE Recommended Practice specifies the dynamometer test procedure which maps a manual transmission’s efficiency. The document is separated into two parts. The first compares input and output torque throughout a specified input speed range in order to determine “in-gear” transmission efficiency. The second procedure measures parasitic losses experienced while in neutral at nominal idling speeds. The application of this document is intended for passenger car and light truck. All references to transmissions throughout this document include transaxles.

Because of the intense focus on fuel economy and fuel emission standards, it has become imperative to optimize vehicle drivetrains. In light of this, component efficiencies have become an important factor in the drivetrain decision-making process. It has therefore become necessary to develop a universal standard to judge transmission efficiency. This SAE Recommended Practice specifies a test procedure which maps torque transmittal efficiency and parasitic losses for manual transmissions. The application of this document is intended for manual transmissions used in light (class 4) through heavy truck applications with both simple and compound ratio structures. This document is separated into two parts. The first compares input and output torque throughout a specified input speed range in order to determine the overall transmission efficiency. This test is used to evaluate all forward gears; testing in reverse is optional.

This SAE Recommended Practice provides guidance for the construction, operation, and maintenance of LNG powered heavy-duty trucks.

This SAE Recommended Practice provides guidance for the construction, operation, and maintenance of LNG powered medium, heavy-duty vehicles and all LNG vehicles used for public transit or commercial applications.

This SAE Recommended Practice provides guidance for the construction, operation, and maintenance of LNG powered medium, heavy-duty vehicles and all LNG vehicles used for public transit or commercial applications.

This SAE Recommended Practice provides guidance for the construction, operation, and maintenance of LNG powered medium, heavy-duty vehicles and all LNG vehicles used for public transit or commercial applications.

This document will cover the aspects of the design and test of Class 4 through 8 electric and hybrid-electric trucks and buses for electrical safety. The document is intended to address the safety concerns of electrical systems in commercial vehicles that employ voltages greater than 60 VDC or 30 VAC RMS.