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MAHLE Powertrain - Real Driving Emissions Centre
7th February 2018
This project has developed a new research and development vehicle test chamber, with altitude and climatic simulation capability, unique in the UK. Based in Northampton, this project has enabled job and business growth in the automotive sector.
Funding Stream: Local Growth Fund (LGF)
LGF Awarded: £2.1m
Total Project Cost: £8.8m
Project Status: Completed July 2018
Projected Outputs: 16 new jobs, 40 safeguarded jobs and 1550m² new industrial floor space
Website: https://www.mahle-powertrain.com/
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Project Case Study
November 2018
October 2018
- Commissioning complete
- Chamber fully operational
- Testing underway for multiple customers at ambient, cold and altitude
August 2018
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive and Richard Harrington MP, Minister for Business opened the UK’s first ever dedicated Real Driving Emissions (RDE) Testing Centre on July 31st, 2018. Read the full story...
February 2018
MAHLE Real Drive Emissions Centre in pictures
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