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OEMs have designated Las Vegas Taxi Cab Fleets
as the Gold Standard for field performance evaluation
? Extreme Environment
– Cold, Dusty Winters (-1°C)
– Blazing, Summer Heat (>115oF/46°C)
? Severe engine oil service
– 22 hrs/day operation
– Constant use of Air Conditioners
– Average speed of 14 mph
– Stop & Go traffic
– Long periods of idle time
– 6,000 – 7,000 miles / month
– Current testing includes 25K Mile ODI
? Field test savvy transportation industry
– Variety of OEM models available
– Many industries conduct testing (tires, coolants)