Testing Facilities

Independent testing. Real-world conditions. Actionable evidence.

CE-CERT combines advanced laboratories, field platforms and living testbeds to help industry, government and academic partners evaluate environmental and clean-energy technologies.

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Each facility supports a distinct part of the technology-development process, from repeatable laboratory measurement to integrated system demonstrations and field evaluation.

Heavy-duty vehicle positioned on a CE-CERT chassis dynamometer
Vehicle and Powertrain Testing

Vehicle Testing Laboratories

Light- and heavy-duty chassis dynamometers, an engine dynamometer and electric-vehicle data acquisition systems support repeatable performance, emissions and energy-use testing.

Heavy-duty chassis Light-duty chassis Engine dynamometer EV measurement
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CE-CERT Mobile Emissions Laboratory and researchers
Laboratory and Field Measurement

Emission Testing Laboratories

Laboratory, mobile and field platforms measure gases, particulate matter and other pollutants from vehicles, engines, marine sources, equipment and stationary systems.

Mobile laboratory Portable systems Marine testing Test kitchen
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Large environmental chamber at CE-CERT
Controlled Atmospheric Simulation

Atmospheric Chamber Testbed

Environmental chambers support controlled studies of atmospheric chemistry, pollutant formation, indoor air quality, filtration systems and emerging air-quality sensors.

Large chambers Indoor air Mobile chamber Sensor validation
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Sustainable Integrated Grid Initiative equipment at CE-CERT
Integrated Energy Systems

Sustainable Integrated Grid Initiative

The Sustainable Integrated Grid Initiative is a living testbed for renewable generation, energy storage, microgrids, load management, electric vehicles and bidirectional charging.

Solar generation Energy storage Microgrids Vehicle to grid
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Shared, electric, connected and automated mobility research grid
Future Mobility

Shared, Electric, Connected and Automated Vehicle Testing

Simulation, hardware-in-the-loop systems and roadway testbeds help researchers evaluate shared mobility, electrification, connectivity and automation under dynamic transportation conditions.

Mobility simulation Hardware in the loop Roadway testbeds Traffic systems
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Electric motor efficiency testing equipment at CE-CERT
Independent Efficiency Testing

Motor Efficiency Laboratory

Independent testing of electric motors, variable-frequency drives, wind generators and custom systems supports efficiency verification, harmonic analysis and performance evaluation up to 100 horsepower.

Electric motors Variable-frequency drives Harmonic analysis Custom systems
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Clean-Energy Testing Through CalTestBed

CE-CERT is a member of the California Energy Commission’s CalTestBed program. Participating facilities help clean-energy innovators evaluate technologies using specialized equipment, infrastructure and technical expertise.

CE-CERT capabilities support electric-drive vehicles, integrated energy systems, connected mobility, motor efficiency, atmospheric chambers and related clean-energy platforms.

CE-CERT researchers conducting vehicle and equipment diagnostics
Testing Beyond the Laboratory

Field and Fleet Diagnostics

CE-CERT also brings measurement and diagnostic equipment to vehicles, fleets and equipment outside a fixed laboratory. Field programs connect controlled research methods with operating conditions encountered by participating organizations.

Current work includes heavy-duty exhaust leak diagnostics designed around fleet maintenance operations.

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Reach Out to Us

Contact CE-CERT for project routing, facility availability or questions about the testing environment best suited to your needs.

Hours and Location

Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-5 p.m.

1084 Columbia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507

General Testing Inquiries

certinfo@cert.ucr.edu

Use the general contact for project routing and CalTestBed questions.

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