Durability Testing of a Toyota LCS-M (Lean Combustion System-Methanol) Carina

摘要

The report describes the exhaust emissions, fuel economy and oil sample analysis from a Toyota LCS-M Carina motor vehicle fueled with M100 fuel. The vehicle accumulated 6,000 miles driven over the AMA durability driving schedule in order to determine if exhaust emissions levels increase during the first 5,000-15,000 miles of driving with a light-duty methanol fueled vehicle. The program description, test vehicle description, test facilities and the test vehicle specifications are included.