United States
Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC Inc.) is a leading independent mobility research and test facility in the United States, offering comprehensive engineering services to the automotive industry. Established in 1962, TRC Inc. operates on 4,500 acres, providing a wide range of testing, validation, and research opportunities for innovators in automotive and mobility technologies. The company's facilities include a 7.5-mile high-speed test track, a 50-acre vehicle dynamics area, a 9,000-foot skid pad, as well as emissions, static, and crash laboratories onsite.
TRC Inc. has allocated 540 acres of its site for the development of advanced vehicle technologies, creating specialized environments for this purpose. The SMARTCenter, a part of this development, features a 1.2-mile, six-lane high-speed signalized intersection, an urban network with three large city blocks and a 500-foot diameter circle, and a 20-acre vehicle dynamics area.
The company secured a significant $45.00M grant investment on 27 January 2017, with funding from JobsOhio and The Ohio State University. With its extensive facilities and commitment to innovation, TRC Inc. is positioned as a key player in the transportation industry, driving advancements in automotive and mobility technologies.
