2. Driving cycles


New European Driving Cycle (NEDC)

  • This is a recently used driving cycle for determining consumption.


WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures)

  • This is the current standard driving cycle.
  • Power/weight ratio Pw (W/Tonne)
  • Class 1 - low power vehicles, Pw <= 22
  • Class 2 – vehicles, 22 < Pw <= 34
  • Class 3 - high-power vehicles, P > 34


FTP 75 (USA)





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