Pune: HORIBA has inaugurated its first-ever Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) Test Bed Facility at HORIBA India Technical Center in Chakan, Pune. The company has invested a further INR approx. 28-30 Crores in establishing the Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) Test Bed Facility, which has an engine testing capacity upto 380KW meeting the Indian commercial vehicle segment. The inaugural event was graced by Dr. George Gillespie, Executive Corporate Officer, HORIBA Energy and Environment and Dr. Rajeev Gautam, Corporate Officer – HORIBA Ltd., Japan and President – HORIBA India, stated a press release.

This Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Test Bed facility, designed to support the testing of environment friendly Hydrogen-Fuel-based Internal Combustion Engines. The new facility will feature a full-fledged Experience Zone showcasing products like Hydrogen Gas Analyzer (HyEVO); the Hydrogen Fuel Flow Meter (HyFQ-2000 Series) which measures the H2 consumption of either engine or fuel cell; Laser Spectroscopic Motor Exhaust Gas Analyzer (MEXA-ONE-XL-NX); Engine Dynamometer, among others.

Addressing the occasion and HORIBA India’s commitment worldwide, Dr. George Gillispie, Executive Corporate Officer, HORIBA Energy and Environment said, “HORIBA understands the dire need of a cleaner, greener planet. As the most abundant element on Earth, Hydrogen presents a powerful solution for carbon-neutral fuel which can embark a new era in Energy. We are excited to support India’s ambition of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. The establishment of this Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Test Bed facility is going to be a significant step towards a sustainable tomorrow and plays a crucial role in India’s green energy revolution. This initiative is a testament to HORIBA’s legacy of authenticity and excellence, captured in our mission of enhancing HONMAMON.”

Dr. Rajeev Gautam, Corporate Officer – HORIBA Ltd., Japan and President – HORIBA India said, “HORIBA’s investment in this state-of-the-art facility underscores our commitment to a sustainable future with Make-in-India products and solutions. The first-ever Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Test Bed facility took a kick-start from India in the entire Global HORIBA group, and this pivotal step is a testament toward HORIBA’s goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 42% by 2033 hence, achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. This investment is a strong step towards revolutionizing the automotive industry in India with an environmentally efficient approach.”