Assume that two powertrains are planned for a future SUV. Develop and describe a plan for evaluating the acceptability of the powertrain systems.

To ensure a thorough evaluation of both drivetrains, both powertrains will be studied under various conditions so the best choice could be made. First, it is important for us to know the EPA fuel economy regulations for when these systems will be. Released into market. If either of these two systems does not meet the federal mandated fuel economy, then it is no. longer a viable option. It is important to get accurate fuel economy estimates using EPA guidelines to get our results.

Since this is a midsize SUV, it’s important to keep in mind that this vehicle is supposed to be spacious, comfortable, and versatility. This vehicle will primarily be used for daily commutes or road trips, but the customer who buys. These vehicles like the peace of mind they get, knowing they can pull a small trailer with this vehicle. For that reason, is important for us to look at the capabilities of each system in the following three categories: torque, HP and trailering capability of our both systems.

Finally, Other key area that must be considered is reliability and cost. If during initial test either Powertrain experiences too many break down, this could be an indicator of future potential warranty cost, which could be extremely expensive. It is also important to know what the cost of the system is going to be per vehicle, since each. program has a budget that they must meet and if one system is much more expensive, this could also eliminate using the system in a vehicle.

See sample charts and graph used to collect and present the data gathered during the system evaluation.