Powertrain and related components testing

Validate the performance and conformity of your engines and critical components

The development of propulsion technologies - whether thermal, electric, hybrid or alternative - requires increasingly complex technical validation. The Emitech Group provides you with a unique platform of expertise and infrastructure covering all the tests required to bring your powertrains and their components to market and qualify them, under conditions as close to real-life as possible.

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Why carry out powertrain tests?

Testing powertrains and their components is essential to ensure that your propulsion solutions meet performance, reliability and regulatory compliance requirements, while optimising their durability under real-life conditions. They enable you to :

Check regulatory and environmental compliance (emissions, safety, international standards).
Optimise energy performance and consumption.
Identify and correct weak points before marketing.
Validate the robustness of critical components under extreme conditions.
Reduce the risk of failure and the costs associated with recalls or non-conformities.

What sectors are involved in these trials?

Automotive and industrial vehicles

Full validation of thermal, hybrid and electric powertrains and their components, in accordance with Euro and UN regulations, with tests on test benches and vehicles

Rail

Qualification of powertrains and traction units under real-life and environmental conditions, including endurance, performance and regulatory compliance.

Aerospace and defence

Assessing the performance and reliability of propulsion engines and subsystems for civil and military applications, in compliance with industry standards.

Energy and industrial applications

Performance, endurance and environmental measurements for motors, generators and propulsion systems for stationary and mobile applications.

Our six main areas of expertise in propulsion testing

Vehicle testing

Roller test benches, range, consumption, pollution and RDE (PEMS) tests for electric, hybrid or thermal vehicles.

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Powertrain testing

Bench testing of complete powertrains (thermal, hybrid, electric): endurance, performance, mapping, environment.

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Thermal engine testing (ICE)

Internal combustion engine testing: endurance, performance, engine mapping, pollutant emissions, environmental testing.

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Electric motor tests

Benches dedicated to the performance, endurance, mapping and environmental behaviour of electric machines and e-powertrains.

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Airflow testing

Wind tunnel characterization of engine components: cylinder head permeability, catalytic converters, DPFS, swirl/tumble measurements, Helium leak tests.

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Component testing

Validation of isolated components (pumps, alternators, gearboxes, starters, e-taxiing, etc.) under real or extreme operating conditions.

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Why put your trust in the Emitech Group?

A national network of laboratories with over 30 years' expertise in the testing and qualification of powertrains and components.
Highly specialised test facilities covering the entire propulsion chain, from components to complete vehicles.
A proven sector-based approach: automotive, rail, aerospace, defence, energy.
Integrated regulatory expertise for compliance (Euro 6/7, CE, UN, etc.).

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Testing and engineering H₂ / NH₃

Safety, performance, compliance. Test benches, ECE R134 expertise, fuel cells, NH₃ engines.

Synthetic fuels & e-fuels

Validate your thermal and hybrid engines powered by e-fuels, hydrogen or ammonia. Characterization, endurance, R85 certification

Engine airflow tests

Regulated blower, heat exchangers, butterfly valves, swirl/tumble, 900°C heater, air flow and thermal tests - Air loop & components

Electric Powertrain tests

Highly dynamic test benches up to 21,000 rpm, R85 tests, endurance, e-motor characterization, extreme climatic conditions.

Versatile test for aircraft and automotive engines

Discover our multi-purpose test bench for aircraft and automotive engines. Propeller or brake characterization, fuel testing, data acquisition...

Climate chambers with roller benches

Validate your powertrains in a variety of climatic conditions. Simulation of WLTC cycles, thermal development, cold start, endurance and emissions tests, etc.

Dynamic test benches for Powertrain tests

Thermal, hybrid or electric powertrains: performance, endurance, fuel consumption, vibrations

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Do you have an engine, powertrain or component validation project? Our technical teams can support you from defining the protocol to analysing the results.

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