What is the National Center for Vehicle Emissions Control and Safety?
The National Center for Vehicle Emissions Control and Safety (NCVECS) at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado is the only national university based center dedicated to research and training related to the control and testing of motor vehicle emissions. Research data and training curriculum are developed directly from the testing and repair research projects performed in our high altitude Federal Test Procedure laboratory. Many of these projects include the use of Federal Test Procedure (FTP) protocols, I/M 240 and RG 240 testing, and 4 gas/5 gas in-flight emissions analysis. Training activities encompass Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs, Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) programs, alternative fuels, and international efforts. NCVECS training is directed toward state I/M personnel, as well as secondary and post secondary automotive instructors. NCVECS training is presented in an unbiased manner and provides the student with research data and procedures
