CFR > Title 40 - Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER Q—ENERGY POLICY (Parts 600–611) > PART 600—FUEL ECONOMY AND CARBON-RELATED EXHAUST EMISSIONS OF MOTOR VEHICLES > SUBPART B—Fuel Economy Regulations for 1978 and Later Model Year Automobiles—Test Procedures (§600.101-08 to §600.115-08) > 600.109-08—EPA driving cycles.

600.109-08—EPA driving cycles.

(a) The FTP driving cycle is prescribed in § 86.115 of this chapter.
(b) The highway fuel economy driving cycle is specified in this paragraph.
(1) The Highway Fuel Economy Driving Schedule is set forth in Appendix I of this part. The driving schedule is defined by a smooth trace drawn through the specified speed versus time relationships.
(2) The speed tolerance at any given time on the dynamometer driving schedule specified in Appendix I of this part, or as printed on a driver's aid chart approved by the Administrator, when conducted to meet the requirements of paragraph (b) of § 600.111 is defined by upper and lower limits. The upper limit is 2 mph higher than the highest point on trace within 1 second of the given time. The lower limit is 2 mph lower than the lowest point on the trace within 1 second of the given time. Speed variations greater than the tolerances (such as may occur during gear changes) are acceptable provided they occur for less than 2 seconds on any occasion. Speeds lower than those prescribed are acceptable provided the vehicle is operated at maximum available power during such occurrences.
(3) A graphic representation of the range of acceptable speed tolerances is found in § 86.115(c) of this chapter.
(c) The US06 driving cycle is set forth in Appendix I of part 86 of this chapter.
(d) The SC03 driving cycle is set forth in Appendix I of part 86 of this chapter.

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[71 FR 77933, Dec. 27, 2006]
(a) The FTP driving cycle is prescribed in § 86.115 of this chapter.
(b) The highway fuel economy driving cycle is specified in this paragraph.
(1) The Highway Fuel Economy Driving Schedule is set forth in appendix I of this part. The driving schedule is defined by a smooth trace drawn through the specified speed versus time relationships.
(2) The speed tolerance at any given time on the dynamometer driving schedule specified in appendix I of this part, or as printed on a driver's aid chart approved by the Administrator, when conducted to meet the requirements of paragraph (b) of § 600.111 is defined by upper and lower limits. The upper limit is 2 mph higher than the highest point on trace within 1 second of the given time. The lower limit is 2 mph lower than the lowest point on the trace within 1 second of the given time. Speed variations greater than the tolerances (such as may occur during gear changes) are acceptable provided they occur for less than 2 seconds on any occasion. Speeds lower than those prescribed are acceptable provided the vehicle is operated at maximum available power during such occurrences.
(3) A graphic representation of the range of acceptable speed tolerances is found in § 86.115(c) of this chapter.
(c) The US06 driving cycle is set forth in appendix I of part 86 of this chapter.
(d) The SC03 driving cycle is set forth in appendix I of part 86 of this chapter.

Code of Federal Regulations

[71 FR 77933, Dec. 27, 2006]