Advanced Powertrain Research Facility -
Downloadable Dynamometer Database (D³)

Advanced Powertrain Research Facility

The Downloadable Dynamometer Database (D³) offers publicly available testing data regarding advanced technology vehicles. Derived from independent laboratory testing, the data is intended to enhance the understanding of advanced vehicle technologies for researchers, students, and professionals engaged in energy efficient vehicle research, development and education.

Data from this website can only be used with the following attribution: "This data is from the Downloadable Dynamometer Database (http://www.transportation.anl.gov/D3/) and was generated at the Advanced Powertrain Research Facility (APRF) at Argonne National Laboratory under the funding and guidance of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)" or using a standard bibliographic reference.

How to Use the D³

Click on a vehicle image below. You will be taken to a page where data on the selected vehicle is displayed, or to a relevant downloadable data document in PDF format.

Understanding How the Data is Generated

The presentation posted below explains how data listed in D³ is generated. The topic covered includes the available test facilities, some chassis dynamometer basics, an overview of standard drive cycles, test conditions, instrumentation, and a user guide to D³. Please review this presentation carefully prior to using the data.

• Chassis Dynamometer Testing Reference Document

Additional Information

• Argonne's Advanced Powertrain Research Facility (APRF)


• APRF Features Sheet (pdf)


• Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity (AVTA)

The Database

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)

2011 Hyundai Sonata	2010 Toyota Prius	2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid	2010 Honda CR-Z
2010 Honda Insight	2010 Mercedes S400h BlueHybrid

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV)

Electric Vehicles (EV)

Conventional Vehicles

2013 Hyundai Sonata	2012 Fiat 500 Sport	2012 Ford F150 Ecoboost	2013 Nissan Altima
2012 Ford Focus	2012 Chrysler 300	2012 Ford Fusion V6	2009 VW Jetta TDI

Conventional: Start-Stop

2010 VW Golf TDI Bluemotion

2010 Mazda 3 i-Stop

2010 SmartCar MHD

Alternative Fuel Vehicles

May 2013