Welcome to PERDC
The Powertrain Engineering Research & Development Centre (PERDC) is a result oriented organization capable of providing services ranging from the definition of the problem to the actual design, testing, verification, and finally the implementation of solutions or measures. The PERDC consists of a diversity of professionals with strong background skills in the fields of internal combustion engines, transmissions, NVH (noise, vibration and harshness), powertrain calibration, automotive test systems, biofuels and lubricants, lightweight materials (including biomaterials), diagnostic /prognosis systems, and battery and hybrid technology. The PERDC is currently the hub for engineering, research and development that involves Canadian universities and Canadian automotive parts and equipment suppliers.
Essex Engine Plant PERDC
Opened on May 14, 2003 in the Ford Essex Engine Plant dynamometer laboratory, the Powertrain Engineering Research & Development Centre (PERDC) is a result-oriented organization capable of providing a wide range of automotive-related services and solutions. The PERDC houses a talented team of Ford engineers and technicians, as well as many graduate and post-graduate students from affilliated universities around the country, such as the University of Windsor, Queen's University, and McMaster University - all dedicated to the study of engine performance variability in a dynamic research and manufacturing environment.
