How does eTV evaluate vehicle technologies?
eTV looks to the future, to determine how advanced technologies can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, pollutants and fuel consumption. In this way, eTV helps to promote a sustainable transportation system for Canadians. Under the eTV program, in-depth testing and evaluation is conducted on a fleet of vehicles and on new and emerging technologies. Vehicles in the eTV fleet are checked to verify whether they comply with the requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and differences are documented. Most eTV vehicles undergo an on-road evaluation. They are driven on public roads in all seasons and under different driving conditions. As a result of these assessments in real-life situations, it can be determined how well it fits in with other vehicles and traffic on Canadian roads. But that is just part of it – at the Transport Canada Test Centre, the vehicles are put through their paces in controlled conditions in the veh
