Established in 1987, Vehicle Research and Development, Inc. serves suppliers along with vehicle and heavy duty manufacturers with industry-leading engineered testing solutions. Vehicle Research and Development specialists advance the technology of vehicle testing, and serve as true partners in the testing process. Look to us for the highest standards in physical test services. VRD’s specialized test systems meet the challenges of today’s engine and transmission design and production. Our engineering, systems integration and design services can solve your most complex testing needs.

VRD’s facilities include four buildings on the Almont, Michigan 12-acre technical campus, which has been designed to provide proven, custom testing services. The 17,000-sq.-ft. Powertrain Test Laboratory contains ten dynamometer test cells and one full vehicle cold temperature chamber. The 16,000-sq.-ft. Engineering and Physical Test Laboratory houses the engineering and mechanical fabrication shop. Secured warehouse and storage facilities are available for your test material.

VRD, Inc. provides world-class testing services which include:

Engine Dynamometer Testing		Transmission Testing
Engine Hot Testing (high & low volume)		Component Testing
Hot, Cold and Humidity Drive-In Environmental Chamber Testing		Sun Load Simulation Testing

Look to us for the highest standards in physical test services. VRD’s specialized test systems meet the challenges of today’s engine and transmission design and production. Our engineering, systems integration and design services can solve your most complex testing needs.