VW's e-Golf gets put through its paces on the icy and snow-littered Test World track
Minus conditions are assured, even in July
Tyre testing done here helps manufacturers fine-tune compounds and tread patterns
Nearly 200,000 tonnes of earth was moved for the new asphalt test track, which is supported on 1500 concrete piles each 13 metres deep
Ice resurfacers and pick-ups keep conditions optimal
Optical sensor measures e-Golf's speed
Ice resurfacers and pick-ups keep conditions optimal
Test World's airport site stays colder and snowier into April because it is underpinned by bedrock. OEMs often switch there if projects risk not being finished in time
The Mellatracks site is being increased by four times its existing size to 1000 hectares
Ice to meet you: Introducing the coldest large-scale indoor test track in the world

At Test World in Finland, cars can undergo winter testing all year round.

11 Nov 2019 | 6318 Views | By Julian Rendell, Autocar UK

Every November, car industry engineers dig out their thermals and puffer jackets before jumping on a flight to the Arctic Circle for the annual cold-weather-testing pilgrimage.

Autocar readers will know all about this snowy exodus as disguised prototypes get papped as they venture into the open for cold starts, ...

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