Johnson Matthey (JM) has officially opened its first hydrogen internal combustion engine (H₂ICE) facility, where cutting-edge emission control systems will be tested.
A global leader in sustainable technologies, JM has developed the new centre of excellence to strengthen its world-class heavy-duty vehicle testing capabilities.
H₂ICE uses zero carbon hydrogen fuel in tried-and-tested engine technology, presenting a viable path for decarbonising medium and heavy-duty transport, such as trucks and buses.
Announced back in July, the new testing area forms part of JM’s existing site in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The facility has been completed on time and on budget, representing a £2.5m investment over three years.
The investment has further expanded JM’s H₂ICE testing capability, allowing us to test full engines for the first time. This supports the continued evolution of the global market and regulatory environment, while addressing the desire of JM’s extensive customer base in the transport sector to seek cleaner mobility solutions.
Tauseef Salma, JM chief technology officer in Clean Air, said: “This investment shows JM is backing H₂ICE as a ready-to-go technology that will enable mobility partners to meet their decarbonisation and climate goals.
“Our state-of-the-art Gothenburg facility positions JM as a world leader in sustainable technology solutions, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions.”
The new Gothenburg installation supports H₂ICE engines up to 600kW (800hp). It will test the performance of catalysts within the wider engine after-treatment and control systems, providing key insights into the development of hydrogen mobility solutions. Gothenburg is already home to medium and heavy-duty diesel engine test cells.
Johnson Matthey opens first hydrogen facility in Gothenburg
