Development and validation of thermal and hybrid powertrains
Focus on new fuels and e-fuels
Meet environmental challenges with testing solutions tailored to alternative fuels
The rapid evolution of environmental standards and decarbonization policies is forcing manufacturers to rethink their powertrain strategies. The Emitech Group supports propulsion engineers, test managers, and alternative fuel experts in validating thermal and hybrid powertrains powered by e-fuels, hydrogen (H2), ammonia (NH3), and other low-carbon fuels.
We provide high-performance test benches capable of reproducing real operating conditions, while integrating the specific constraints of new fuels. These benches are suitable for gasoline, diesel, natural gas, HEV/PHEV hybrid powertrains, as well as multi-fuel or alternative combustion configurations.
Why test your alternative powertrains at Emitech?
Anticipating regulations and accelerating innovation
Multi-energy engine development
Our customised high-performance test bench
- Calibration measurement and optimisation work on stabilised points for performance, combustion, fuel consumption, pollutant emissions, etc.
- Automatic calibration
- Automatic conduct of experimental designs and associated data analysis
- Creation of standardised cycles under chassis dynamometer simulation conditions
- Simulation of customer-representative high-dynamic driving cycles (RDE)
- Accelerated engine maceration
- ECU software by-pass prototyping
A secure, controlled test environment
- Enhanced safety systems for gas storage, injection and combustion
- Closed cells with ventilation and automatic H2 / NH3 detection
- Discharge control, fibre-optic instrumentation for internal measurements
The different types of test available
Engine characterization & calibration
- Stabilised points: performance, consumption, combustion, pollutants
- Automatic calibration and multi-variable analysis
- Design of experiments (DoE) and integrated use of results
- ECU prototyping with software bypass
Cycle simulation and automated driving
- Simulation of RDE cycles and WLTC roller bench cycles
- Automated execution of test sequences, optimized repeatability
- Accelerated engine maceration (fouling, aging)
Endurance and resistance tests
- Long-term testing under thermal, mechanical and chemical stresses
- Analysis of performance drifts, efficiency losses or emissions
- Materials resistance to corrosion or chemical instability (NH3, H2)
Talk to our experts in new fuels and e-fuels
For which profiles and projects?
Our benches are designed for players in:
- The automotive industry: ICE, HEV, and PHEV engines, light and heavy-duty applications
- Aeronautics: auxiliary power units, onboard systems, conversions to alternative fuels
- The e-fuels and hydrogen sector: manufacturers, equipment suppliers, combustion solution developers
- R&D laboratories and collaborative projects (energy transition, fuel innovation)
Why choose the Emitech Group?
- Recognised expertise in alternative fuels: H₂, NH₃, e-fuels, biofuels.
- High-performance engine test benches adapted to multi-energy testing.
- Maximum safety: closed cells, automatic detection, emission control.
- Advanced methodologies: DoE, standardised cycles, RDE, ECU prototyping.
- Full support: calibration, endurance, regulatory compliance (Euro 7 and beyond).
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