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Institute for Vehicle Technology and Mobility (IFM)

As an international service provider, we are active in numerous countries. No matter in which markets you want to operate - our comprehensive, global network is at your disposal. We support you in all phases of your project, from the initial idea through development to the finished product.

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Safely onto the market: with technical expertise and global experience

TÜV NORD's Institute for Vehicle Technology and Mobility (IFM) supports vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and developers in bringing innovative technologies to the road safely and in compliance with regulations, from the initial idea to international type approval.

As an accredited testing laboratory and designated technical service with decades of experience, we combine technical expertise with customer-orientated service.

 

IFM at a glance:

  • Decades of experience in the homologation of vehicles and vehicle parts
  • Europe-wide designated technical service
  • Accredited test laboratory DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025
  • Accredited inspection body DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020
  • International locations with local expertise

 

Your path to successful authorisation

Whether prototype, individual vehicle, small / large series vehicle or system component: we test, evaluate and accompany you safely and efficiently on the way to approval.

We support you:

  • Worldwide homologation, type approval and market authorisation of new products, technologies and innovations
  • Testing and evaluation in accordance with international specifications, regulations and standards
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Technical expertise that builds trust

Technological complexity, international regulations, increasing time pressure: the challenges in vehicle development are manifold. With IFM, you have a strong partner at your side who reliably combines testing expertise, approval experience and individual support.

Your advantages:

  • Direct access to experts
  • Personalised support and short coordination channels
  • International project support and market expertise
  • TÜV NORD GROUP - Quality and safety guaranteed

Your industry – Our experience

We support:

  • Vehicle and body manufacturers
  • suppliers
  • Engineering service providers and vehicle developers
  • Start-ups in vehicle technology
  • Mobility service providers and fleet operators
  • Authorities, NGOs and research institutions
  • Dealers, importers and tuners

Our services for car manufacturers, suppliers and authorities

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Knowledge transfer

Technical Service for Safe Vehicle Development

Benefit from our expertise in homologation, type approval and international regulations. We support your projects from the development stage right through to successful market authorisation.
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Electric mobility & alternative powertrains

Safely test and approve alternative propulsion systems

From batteries to hydrogen and e-fuels: we support the development and type-approval of innovative propulsion technologies through independent testing and international expertise.
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Autonomous & connected driving

Developing automated driving functions safely

We support the development, testing and type-approval of automated and connected vehicles throughout their lifecycle – from ADAS to highly automated driving.
Explore future technologies now
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Market Surveillance & Conformity

Bringing products to market in compliance with the law

We test vehicles, systems and components for compliance with legal requirements and assist regulatory authorities and manufacturers with market surveillance.
Demonstrate compliance now
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Testing of components and systems

Validating components and systems with confidence

Whether components, assemblies or complete systems – we test safety, quality and performance in accordance with international standards and regulations.
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Vehicle inspection and approval

Efficiently guiding vehicles through type approval

From individual type-approval to series production approval, we guide your vehicle safely and efficiently through complex national and international approval procedures.
Start the approval process now
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Laboratories & Testing Services

Highly accurate testing laboratories for safe mobility

Take advantage of state-of-the-art testing laboratories and accredited testing procedures for vehicles, components and powertrain systems – reliable, independent and internationally recognised.
Enquire about a testing laboratory now
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Imported Vehicles & Approval

Services for national and international licences

From individual approvals to export certificates: we support the inspection, approval and registration of your imported vehicles with our experience and international expertise.
Find out more about individual authorisation

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IFM – Institute for Automotive Engineering and Mobility

ifm@tuev-nord.de
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