IUVP - Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.

IUVP Mission Statement

To ensure the highest quality and most efficient vehicles in support of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations. Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is committed to testing our vehicles in real world conditions.

How It Works

Hyundai America Technical Center identifies owners and notifies them by mail. Owners who volunteer will then be selected at random for participation. The Procurement team will contact the randomly selected volunteers to discuss your vehicle’s eligibility by going through a short questionnaire.

Eligibility

To participate in the Verification Programs, your car must meet some basic requirements that will be reviewed during the questionnaire.

The Program

In-use verification of the vehicle tailpipe and evaporative emissions

Low & High mileage vehicles are required for testing
Low Mileage: 10,000 + 1 year service
High Mileage: 50,000 + 4-5 years of service

Incentives

Monetary incentive upon completion of testing in addition to

Complimentary use of a loaner vehicle with full tank of fuel
Complimentary vehicle inspection
Complimentary exterior car wash
Complimentary full tank of fuel upon completion

Locations

In-use vehicle emission verification is conducted in three locations

Hyundai America Technical Center

TRP Laboratories

Testing

Exhaust emissions

Allows us to measure emissions produced over specific driving conditions such as city and highway. Your vehicle is placed on a dynamometer (a treadmill-like device for automobiles). The exhaust is connected to emission analyzers and monitored.