Wedoany.com Report-Dec.13, Johnson Matthey plc has inaugurated its first dedicated facility for testing hydrogen internal combustion engine (H₂ICE) emission control systems, enhancing the company's advanced capabilities in heavy-duty vehicle technologies.

As a prominent provider of sustainable solutions, Johnson Matthey established this centre of excellence to further develop its testing infrastructure for commercial transport applications.

H₂ICE technology employs hydrogen as a zero-carbon fuel within established engine designs, offering a practical approach to reducing emissions in medium- and heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks and buses.

The facility, first announced in July, integrates into the company's existing operations in Gothenburg, Sweden. Completed on schedule and within the allocated budget, the project involved a £2.5 million commitment over three years.

The opening ceremony featured Damien Sotty, R&D Director; Daniel Sandqvist, Gothenburg Test Centre Manager; and Jonas Edvardsson, Managing Director for Johnson Matthey Gothenburg.

This expansion enables comprehensive full-engine evaluations for H₂ICE systems, supporting ongoing advancements in market requirements and customer needs for lower-emission mobility options.

Tauseef Salma, Chief Technology Officer in Clean Air, said: "This investment shows JM is backing H₂ICE as a ready-to-go technology that will enable mobility partners to meet their decarbonisation and climate goals.

"Our state-of-the-art Gothenburg facility positions JM as a world leader in sustainable technology solutions, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions."

The installation accommodates engines up to 600 kW and evaluates catalyst performance within complete after-treatment configurations, generating valuable data for hydrogen-based transport development. The site already houses testing cells for medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines.

The initiative builds on prior cooperation with Cummins and technology collaborators PHINIA and Zircotec through Project Brunel1, launched in November 2021 and concluded successfully in March 2025. That effort demonstrated notable enhancements in H₂ICE engine efficiency and longevity.

Key features of the new Gothenburg H₂ICE facility include an on-site hydrogen supply and storage system with compressor and intermediate tank, capacity up to 413 bar, flow measurement and analysis equipment, exhaust monitoring instruments, and comprehensive control, sensing, and safety mechanisms.

Tauseef Salma added: "For more than two centuries, JM has helped tackle some of the world's biggest challenges. We continue to do so today because it's in our DNA. The opening of this new testing facility shows our commitment to strategic partnerships to drive innovation, strengthening the potential of H₂ICE as a net zero pathway for commercial vehicles."

Johnson Matthey participates as a founding member of the Global Hydrogen Mobility Alliance, a group of over 30 companies from automotive, energy, and technology fields working to promote hydrogen applications in Europe's transportation sector. Members include BMW, Toyota, Hyundai, Air Liquide, and Linde.