HORIBA India, a group company of Kyoto based HORIBA Ltd., has inaugurated its first-ever Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) Test Bed Facility at HORIBA India Technical Center in Chakan, Pune.

This new facility will not only expand the business avenues but would also contribute significantly to the global vision of achieving carbon neutrality, decarbonization and sustainability.

HORIBA India’s Chakan facility, HORIBA India Technical Centre (HITC) launched in 2016 with an investment of approximately Rs. 100+ crore is spread over 10,000 sq. mts. The facility is acting as a demonstration base for emission measurement systems, advanced analytical instruments and an indigenized customization facility is operational since 2006.

The company has invested a further approx. Rs. 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. +

HORIBA has three manufacturing facilities in India in Chakan (Pune), Nagpur and Haridwar.

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.”

‘HONMAMON’ is a Japanese word meaning authenticity and excellence which reflects HORIBA's dedication to its technology and human assets.

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.”

The establishment of this first-ever Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Test Bed Facility marks a momentous step in the history of HORIBA India.