Our team of test specialists, engineers and technicians provide a wealth of experience in regulatory and development vehicle testing.
Our multi-million-pound test facility provides a range of equipment to simulate real-world climates and drive cycles for emissions, driveability and performance analysis.
Equipment based at our facility includes:
4WD Climatic Chassis Dynamometer
Horiba VULCAN II XtraCold
48” roller diameter
450kW (520kW*) in 4WD
230kW (450kW*) in 2WD
*overload 30s in 300s
Max Tractive Force 6,400N (12,500N)
Extendable wheelbase from 1.8m – 3.4m
Maximum speed of 250km/h
Environmental Performance
-12°C to +35°C air temperature capability in Test Cell
23°C ambient soak and down to -35°C cold vehicle soak
Full humidity control down to -25°C dewpoint
Up to 775kW instantaneous cooling @ ambient and 150kW @ -7°C
Two vehicle test cells –11m x 6.5m (max vehicle height 3m)
Emissions Equipment
Horiba MEXA ONE Pre-Cat (engine out), Tailpipe and Dilute Analysers for up to 10Hz continuous (modal) analysis
Horiba MEXA ONE HEATED Tunnel (3-30m3/min), 12 bag CVS (heated)
Horiba DLS & Heated filters for Particle Matter (PM) mass measurement
Hioki SOC measurement
Horiba SPCS Particle Number (PN) 23nm