Testing

With comprehensive facilities in the UK, mainland Europe and North America, testing forms an integral part of Ricardo’s world-class engineering services.

EU Test Facilites - Shoreham, Leamington Spa, Cambridge

• Engine Testing (33 cells)
  • 22    <350kW
  • 8    350-680kW
  • 2    >3000kW
  • 1    climatic & altitude    (-30°C, 3000m, ≤250kW)
• Battery Testing
  • Cell characterization rig
  • 12 module circuits, 100V, 0 - 40kW
  • 7 pack circuits 1000V, 0 – 600kW​
• Power Train Rig (online Sept 2019)
• Driveline / transmission rigs
• Vehicle Testing (5 cells)
• Mechanical development rigs
• e-Machine Testing
• Chemistry analysis

US Test Facilities - Detroit & Santa Clara

• Engine / transmission test cells (10)
  • 2    <200kW
  • 2    200-350kW 
  • 4    350-500kW
  • 2    >600kW
• Battery test facility
• Aftertreatment system and component development

Key benefits of the Ricardo testing services

• Whether customers require a simple one off component test or an advanced multi-bed project, Ricardo has the capability and capacity to provide a one-stop, turn-key service
• By partnering with Ricardo customers have confidence that they are working with a world-class test engineering team
• Complete confidentiality, objectivity and independence enables our test engineering specialists to help resolve any testing issue
• Flexible approach tailored to customer needs and including technology transfer and training as required
• A comprehensive range of rig systems is available to support development on components sub assemblies.