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About NCVECS
The National Center for Vehicle Emissions Control and Safety (NCVECS), at Colorado State University, was established in 1976 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). NCVECS was originally established to assist states across the nation in developing their vehicle emissions control programs. The Center's research and training efforts have grown beyond the original EPA mandate.
The research and testing activities at the Center have been diverse. They have included conducting the EPA's National Tampering Survey from 1984-1992, laboratory research on alternative fuels and conversion kits, after-market devices, and other emissions-related research.
Training activities expanded to include more diverse audiences as well as additional topic areas. The following is a partial list of the topics covered in NCVECS training workshops: tampering detection and emissions, alternative fuels, quality assurance and quality control in Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs, automotive testing equipment, transient testing and inspection and OBDII technology, and its practical application.
The annual Clean Air Conference hosted by NCVECS has become a premier gathering of individuals involved in Inspection/Maintenance, industry, government, and education. The conference attracts individuals from around the United States in addition to the international community.
The Center expanded its research and training efforts to include international markets. Training has occurred in Canada and Mexico with research projects in various locations throughout Mexico.