Data and Tools

2007 TRI Public Data Release Data Files

Downloadable TRI data files for calendar year 2007.

2006 TRI Public Data Release Data Files

Downloadable data files for calendar year 2006 TRI data.

2001 TRI Public Data Release Data Files

Downloadable data files for calendar year 2001 TRI data available in several different formats.

“Benchmarking a 2016 Honda Civic 1.5-liter L15B7 Turbocharged Engine and Evaluating the Future Efficiency Potential of Turbocharged Engines,” SAE Technical Paper 2018-01-0319, 2018, Mark Stuhldreher, John Kargul, Daniel Barba, Joseph McDonald, Stanislav B

This paper complete EPA benchmarking study of a 2016 Honda Civic with a 4-cylinder 1.5-liter L15B7 turbocharged engine and its CVT, including both chassis testing and engine dynamometer testing to measure vehicle and engine efficiencies.

“Predictive GT-Power Simulation for VNT Matching on a 1.6L Turbocharged GDI Engine,” SAE Technical Paper 2018-01-0161, 2018, Dennis Robertson, Graham Conway, Chris Chadwell, Joseph McDonald, Daniel Barba, Mark Stuhldreher, Aaron Birckett

This paper describes an engine model developed using GT-Power software with a predictive combustion mechanism which assessed the performance of a VNT’s ability to support low pressure LP-EGR across the engine operating map and its impact on thermal e

“Selective Interrupt and Control: An Open ECU Alternative,” SAE Technical Paper 2018-01-0127, 2018, Logan Smith, Ian Smith, and Scott Hotz

This paper describes the development process of SIC that enabled a test engineer to command off-calibration setpoints for intake and exhaust cam phasing as well as ignition timing without the need for an open ECU duplicating the stock calibration.

“Modeling and Controls Development of 48V Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicles,” SAE Technical Paper 2018-01-0413, 2018, SoDuk Lee, Jeff Cherry, Michael Safoutin, Anthony Neam, Joseph McDonald, Kevin Newman

This presents controls development, modeling results, and model validation for simulations of a vehicle with a 48 V (BISG) mild hybrid electric vehicle and an initial model design for a 48 V inline on-axis P2-configuration mild hybrid electric vehicle.

TRI Source Reduction Reporting

“Evaluation of Emerging Technologies on a 1.6 L Turbocharged GDI Engine,” SAE Technical Paper 2018-01-1423, 2018, Graham Conway, Dennis Robertson, Chris Chadwell, Joseph McDonald, John Kargul, Daniel Barba, Mark Stuhldreher

Paper presents the results of the baseline testing on an engine run with a prototype controller and initially tuned to mimic an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) baseline control strategy running on premium fuel (92.8 anti-knock index) and other tests.

2008 TRI National Analysis Basic Data Files

Downloadable files containing the data used in the 2008 TRI National Analysis report provided in the basic file format.

Solvent Substitutions Reported to TRI

Description of how to use TRI data to help identify opportunities for solvent substitution, including an interactive Qlik table with summary information from TRI comments.

Home Danger Zone Finder

Flash Video showing the dangers of lead at home.

“Representing GHG Reduction Technologies in the Future Fleet with Full Vehicle Simulation,” SAE Technical Paper 2018-01-1273, 2018, Andrew Moskalik, Kevin Bolon, Kevin Newman, Jeff Cherry

This describes EPA implemented approach to expand and directly apply full vehicle simulation in its overall modeling methodology; eliminating manual calibration process, utilizing vehicle-class-specific response surface equations generated from large ALPHA

“Characterization of GHG Reduction Technologies in the Existing Fleet,” SAE Technical Paper 2018-01-1268, 2018, Kevin Bolon, Andrew Moskalik, Kevin Newman, Aaron Hula, Anthony Neam, Brandon Mikkelsen

Page examines advanced technology trends in light-duty vehicle fleet; vehicle changes on tailpipe CO2 emissions via metrics for powertrain efficiency; introduces methodology for representing existing technology implementations across non EVs using ALPHA.

“Constructing Engine Maps for Full Vehicle Simulation Modeling,” SAE Technical Paper 2018-01-1412, 2018, Paul Dekraker, Daniel Barba, Andrew Moskalik, Karla Butters

This describes process for constructing complete engine maps using engine dynamometer and in-vehicle test data in ALPHA and others performing similar analyses; reviews using steady state and transient test data to characterize different operating conitions