Advanced Diesel Vehicles

Manufacturers and regulatory agencies are working hard to reduce NOx and particulate emissions of diesel engines through new technologies so that consumers can reap the benefit of their fuel efficiency. While diesel engines are not common yet in US passenger cars, the majority of heavy (3/4 and 1 – ton) pickup trucks are diesel powered. The pace and aggressiveness of regulatory changes and the increasing complexity of powertrain technology pose unique challenges to the development of diesel vehicles. Livernois Vehicle Development has been a part of this technological revolution.

Packaging Challenges

Cooled EGR, Catalysts, particulate filters, and other technologies together with customer demands for power and torque in their trucks have posed difficult system design and packaging problems. Working with Engine and OEM engineers, Livernois has helped resolve these issues early in the development cycle.

Engine Technical Support

As the chosen source for field support of advanced diesel engines, LVD has helped develop diagnostic and repair procedures as it has provided 24/7/365 issue resolution to help maintain tight engineering signoff and Job#1 timing.

Mileage Accumulation

Accelerated mileage accumulation on prototypes is critical to a problem-free launch.   Livernois has the experience to conduct cross-country and local mileage accumulation testing and issue reporting and diagnosis.