Press Release, 11 December 2024
HORIBA India has inaugurated its Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) Test Bed Facility at HORIBA India Technical Center (HITC) in Chakan, Pune. HITC was launched in 2016 with an investment of approximately INR 100+ crore (INR 1 billion+) is spread over 10,000 sq. mts.
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. The facility shall Enhance HORIBA’s HONMAMON worldwide. ‘HONMAMON’ is a Japanese word meaning authenticity and excellence which reflects HORIBA’s dedication to its technology and human assets.
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.”
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. Additionally, Live Demonstration of a few products will offer customers and patrons a hands-on experience with the unique technologies. The establishment of this first-ever Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Test Bed Facility marks a momentous step in the history of HORIBA India. Equipped with test engines ranging from 50 to 380 kilowatts, the facility meets global safety standards and compliance requirements. It is designed to address the perpetually developing demands of the Indian market and plays a pivotal role in supporting the nation’s green energy revolution.
About HORIBA
India Started in 2006, as a separate legal entity HORIBA India is engaged in three business verticals including Energy and Environment, Bio and Healthcare and Material and Semiconductor. With India headquarters in New Delhi, HORIBA India has been growing steadily at an average growth rate of more than 15% every year. With a workforce of ~500 employees, HORIBA’s India business has established itself in various industries with an increasing market share. HORIBA India President, Dr. Rajeev Gautam’s vision is to grow revenues aiming at 20 B.JPY by the year 2028. In 2016, HORIBA started “HORIBA India Technical Center” at Chakan, Pune to provide emission and engine testing services for the Automotive sector and later added Process & Environmental and Semiconductor Mass flow controllers manufacturing and integration. About HORIBA, Ltd., Headquartered in Kyoto- Japan, HORIBA was established in 1953. Listed on the Tokyo stock exchange, HORIBA business operations are spread across 29 countries worldwide. With a consolidated sales revenue of 290 B.JPY in 2023, HORIBA has an employee strength of more than 8000 globally. The Automotive business, now a part of the Energy and Environment group field, contributes the largest to the HORIBA group sales revenue. Globally the HORIBA group commands to approximately 80% market share in emission measurement systems and approximately 60% in Mass Flow Controllers which are flagship products apart from other products with world-class technologies. HORIBA is now marching ahead in the business group field of Energy and Environment, Bio and Healthcare and Materials and Semiconductor.
