Johnson Matthey to launch hydrogen combustion engine testing facility in Gothenburg
NEWS, 25 July 2025
Johnson Matthey (JM) is upgrading its Gothenburg site to include advanced hydrogen internal combustion engine (H₂ICE) testing facilities. Alongside the site’s existing diesel engine test cells for both heavy and light-duty vehicles, these new capabilities enable, for the first time, full-scale engine testing for hydrogen combustion—an evolution from prior, component-level H₂ICE development. The upgraded test area is expected to be operational by autumn 2025.
This facility will allow JM to assess catalyst performance within comprehensive engine aftertreatment and control systems, providing critical insights for the advancement of hydrogen mobility. The expansion follows JM’s successful collaboration with Cummins, PHINIA, and Zircotec on Project Brunel, which concluded in March 2025, demonstrating major advancements in H₂ICE performance and durability.
The new facility will feature:
- A dedicated hydrogen supply and storage area (up to 500 bar), with a compressor and intermediate storage tank
- Enhanced control and safety systems for hydrogen management
- Hydrogen flow meter and analyzer
- Upgraded test cell supporting H₂ICE engines up to 600 kW (800 hp)
- Comprehensive safety systems with multiple gas and new fire detection sensors
- Adapted instrumentation for exhaust measurement
Additionally, Johnson Matthey has joined the Global Hydrogen Mobility Alliance as a founding member. This coalition of more than 30 leading companies—including BMW, Toyota, Hyundai, Air Liquide, and Linde—aims to accelerate hydrogen fuel cell adoption within Europe’s transport sector and is calling on EU policymakers to make hydrogen mobility a key element of Europe’s decarbonisation and industrial strategy.
What is Hydrogen combustion engine testing
Hydrogen combustion engine testing refers to the process of evaluating and analyzing how engines that burn hydrogen fuel perform and operate under various conditions. This testing is crucial for developing reliable, efficient, and safe hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines (H₂ICE).
About Johnson Matthey: They are into combustion engine testing business, where they design and manufacture dynamometers for engine and vehicle performance, efficiency, and emissions analysis. They also significantly invest in testing facilities for hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2ICE), advancing sustainable transport solutions.” – Generated used Google Gemini
