MAHLE Powertrain, the global
leader in engine development and consultancy, has opened the doors to its new
half a million pound Vehicle Engineering Centre (VEC) in Northampton, UK.
Mahle
Powertrain, which claims it is the global leader in engine development and
consultancy, notes that its new VEC is “a strong statement” of the company’s
commitment to the European car industry, and allows it to extend its range of
services and facilities offered to global vehicle manufacturers.
Opened at a special ceremony on
13 July 2016, the
VEC houses a new, fully-equipped vehicle workshop with six vehicle build
stations, and two new project offices capable of accommodating up to 50 members
of staff.
The VEC will be used for a variety of
services including the development of prototype vehicles, installation of
alternate powertrains and developing thermal management systems. It will also
serve as a base for real driving emissions (RDE) testing, with
two sets of PEMS (Portable Emissions Measurement System) equipment available.
In addition, the company’s test process and routes recently gained approval
from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA).
The state-of-the-art facility will see
Mahle Powertrain further its work on various projects such as 48V
supercharging, advanced engine downsizing, EV range extenders and developing
parallel hybrid technologies.
The opening ceremony also saw a variety
of Mahle Powertrain’s customers’ cars on display – highlighting the company’s
expertise in advanced powertrain development across a broad range of
applications.
Simon Reader, Mahle Powertrain’s
engineering director, commented: “We are delighted to be able to open our new
VEC, which allows us to expand our operations and technical capability here in
Northampton. Mahle Powertrain has a long-term commitment of investing in its
facilities and driving forward the automotive industry, not just in the UK, but
across Europe and further afield. This is highlighted by our work with some of
the industry’s biggest automotive brands.”
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