SHPG EV HEV Testing

Introduction

As the Automotive industry rapidly pursues sustainable mobility and accelerates towards Electrification & Hybridization the demand for fast tracked HEV, PHEV & EV Research and Development has never been stronger.

SHPG has a long and established history of partnering OEM Cold Climate development of Hybrid, Electric and alternate mobility technologies. Since the mid 90’s SHPG has been involved in the global development of HEV & EV technologies.

Energy storage, consumption and control pose significant and unique technical challenges in cold and extreme climates. Peak system demands in low friction cold climates present significant technical challenge and complexity for HEV & EV systems tuning. High Voltage demands at low temperature efficiencies require careful power management, delivery and consumption while, low friction surfaces require complex passive safety system control development and tuning.

SHPG knows these challenges well and has tailored facilities, infrastructure and know how to support the challenges and complexities of these emerging technologies.

SHPG strategically offer the automotive industry the opportunity to develop seamless cold climate R&D programmes through state of the art counter-seasonal cold climate testing during the northern summer months.

Specialty facilities:

• Fast EV / PHEV recharge system 200V - 90kVa
• Full width heated Hi/Lo µ gradient pads for HV/EV transition jumping
• Full width heated Hi/Lo µ transitions for HV/EV TRC & Regeneration Braking calibration
• Heated split µ surfaces for HV/EV ESP / TRC tuning
• −40°C climate chambers for system efficiency, start & run and voltage demand testing
• Icing and water ingress testing facility
• High solar load / low ambient temperature – Solar System & HAVC testing
• Alternate fuels – LPG, CNG, Diesel (ULS), E85, E10, Lo/Hi RVP + special batch fuels

Testing Services

SHPG experience in HEV systems testing and tuning is available either in support of your testing programme or as a complete testing service.

• Tuning & Systems testing
• Durability & System robust testing
• Public Hwy urban winter and gravel roads
• Monitor & Mileage accumulation programme management

Fast Track R&D

Counter-seasonal testing short tracks R&D lead times by offering an additional Cold Climate testing opportunity between northern winters. This opportunity can cut 6 months from a development schedule or allow additional component or system iteration development opportunities.