CFR > Title 40 - Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER C—AIR PROGRAMS (Parts 50–99) > PART 86—CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE HIGHWAY VEHICLES AND ENGINES > SUBPART B—Emission Regulations for 1977 and Later Model Year New Light-Duty Vehicles and New Light-Duty Trucks and New Otto-Cycle Complete Heavy-Duty Vehicles; Test Procedures (§86.101 to > 86.115-00—EPA dynamometer driving schedules.

86.115-00—EPA dynamometer driving schedules.

Section 86.115-00 includes text that specifies requirements that differ from § 86.115-78. Where a paragraph in § 86.115-78 is identical and applicable to § 86.115-00, this may be indicated by specifying the corresponding paragraph and the statement “[Reserved]. For guidance see § 86.115-78.”
(a) The driving schedules for the EPA Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule, US06, SC03, and the EPA New York City Cycles are contained in appendix I of this part. The driving schedules are defined by a smooth trace drawn through the specified speed vs. time relationships. They each consist of a distinct non-repetitive series of idle, acceleration, cruise, and deceleration modes of various time sequences and rates.
(b) The driver should attempt to follow the target schedule as closely as possible (refer to § 86.128-00 for additional cycle driving instructions). The speed tolerance at any given time for these schedules, or for a driver's aid chart approved by the Administrator, are as follows:
(b) (1) -(c) [Reserved]. For guidance see § 86.115-78.

Code of Federal Regulations

[61 FR 54891, Oct. 22, 1996]