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AMC TESTING PROGRAM AT MI S
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The primary function of the MIS testing program is emission control ~ V A
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systems. The tests are designed to meet government regulations of eq Trauk Re,
emissions from automobiles leading to Environmental Protection ,l9 j9 ; d Cham
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The testing employs the AMA Durability Route, designated by the Epr 15Trick Rr~
simulate urban and suburban driving. Test cars average 31 miles an r, ate 0 C
with a maximum speed of 55 with periodic deceleration to 20 miles an F, Fewest
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The remaining 10 percent of the program involves general developm4 Most Star
including fuel economy . body panel (corrosion), vehicle noise and dratmost Pot,
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All late-model AMC products are tested, including AMC passenger = wf
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There is an average of 15 cars on the track at all times with a peak qu id Pear
valley of 35-5 automobiles respectively . The cars are tested for as 50000.. t976 Cam .
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Ninety drivers participate in the program under the supervision of
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Nicolay, director of testing . The staff includes six shift supervisors . Most Rac
security guards, a mechanic and a secretary . AMC provides a manager . pr Most Tin
ject engineer, activity coordinator and six technicians . 4ost La p
From the program's inception in July, 1973 . through December . 1983 Pearson, IS
test cars logged 24,296,870 miles . Most La F
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Over the past five years . every hour of every day, the MIS testing prog Waltrip 13 ?
has averaged 295 miles an hour
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