Electric mobility & alternative powertrains

As an independent testing service provider and Notified Technical Service, we support vehicle manufacturers, system suppliers and developers in obtaining approval for innovative powertrain concepts.

You can rely on our decades of experience in automotive engineering, our expertise in new technologies and our accredited testing facilities. Together, we are shaping the mobility of tomorrow – safely, efficiently and in an environmentally friendly way.

Our services are aimed at companies wishing to develop, integrate or type-approve alternative propulsion technologies:

• Vehicle and bodywork manufacturers
• Suppliers
• Engineering service providers and vehicle developers
• Companies specialising in retrofitting
• Operators of vehicle fleets with a focus on CO₂-neutral powertrains
• Start-ups in the fields of electric mobility or hydrogen technology

They all benefit from our comprehensive testing expertise – whether it’s a prototype, a single vehicle, a small- or large-series vehicle, or a system component.

We offer comprehensive services for all current and future propulsion technologies:

• Battery electric vehicles and high-voltage components
• Hydrogen-powered vehicles and fuel cell systems
• Synthetic fuels (e-fuels)
• Hybrid vehicles
• Conversion and retrofitting
• Electrical safety and battery testing
• Acoustic warning systems (AVAS)
• Energy and fuel consumption measurements

Battery electric vehicles are powered exclusively by electric motors. The energy required is supplied by a traction battery, which, depending on the vehicle model, can be charged externally using either alternating or direct current.

We can assist you with the testing of vehicles and systems in accordance with the specific market requirements of various countries. Our services include:

• Individual type-approval procedures for converted vehicles: We test your vehicles to ensure they comply with legal requirements.
• Electrical safety checks: We ensure that all electrical systems meet safety standards.
• Range and consumption measurements: We carry out tests to determine the efficiency and range of your vehicles.
• Determination of motor performance: We measure the performance of the electric motors to confirm their capability.
• Noise emission testing: This includes both driving noise and the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS).

To ensure that hydrogen components, systems and hydrogen-powered vehicles can be operated safely on public roads, independent testing and assessment are essential.

As an experienced technical service provider, we offer the following services:

• Individual approval procedures for converted vehicles: We test your vehicles to ensure they comply with legal requirements.
• Type approval for small and large-scale production runs: We carry out tests as part of a single-stage or multi-stage type approval process to ensure the conformity of production vehicles.
• Testing and type-approval of hydrogen components and systems: Our services include testing in accordance with ECE Regulation No. 134 and other relevant regulations to ensure the safety and reliability of hydrogen-carrying components.

E-fuels, also known as synthetic fuels, are a promising solution for reducing CO₂ emissions in the transport sector. These fuels are produced from renewable energy sources and can be used in internal combustion engines, making them particularly attractive for existing vehicles and highly energy-intensive applications.

We offer a comprehensive range of services to assess the impact of synthetic fuels on the operational behaviour of internal combustion engines:

• Fuel consumption and emissions measurements: In our accredited test laboratory, we carry out detailed tests to analyse the fuel consumption and emissions of e-fuels.
• Real-world emissions testing: Using PEMS (Portable Emissions Measurement System) measurements, we investigate actual emissions in road traffic.
• Blending analysis: We analyse the effects of blending e-fuels with conventional fuels.

In addition, we offer RFNBO certification to verify the production of electricity-based fuels and confirm their sustainability.