A new hydrogen ICE test facility aims to accelerate zero-carbon combustion technology
A new hydrogen ICE test facility aims to accelerate zero-carbon combustion technology
Publish Date: 2026-02-27 10:17:00
Source Domain: www.engineerlive.com
Johnson Matthey (JM) has officially opened its first dedicated hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2ICE) testing facility, marking a significant milestone in the development of low- and zero-carbon propulsion technologies for medium- and heavy-duty transport
The new centre of excellence, located at JM’s existing Gothenburg site in Sweden, is designed to evaluate advanced emission control and after-treatment systems for hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engines operating at full scale.
HYDROGEN ICE TECHNOLOGY
H2ICE technology uses zero-carbon hydrogen fuel in conventional internal combustion engine architectures, offering a pragmatic decarbonisation pathway for applications such as trucks, buses and off-highway vehicles where energy density, durability and refuelling speed remain critical. By combining familiar engine platforms with hydrogen combustion, the technology enables manufacturers and fleet operators to leverage existing supply chains while reducing lifecycle carbon emissions.
EXPANDING TESTING CAPABILITY
The Gothenburg facility was first announced in July 2025 and has now been completed on time and on budget following a £2.5 million investment spread over three years. The official opening was performed by Damien Sotty, JM R&D director, Daniel Sandqvist, Gothenburg test centre manager, and Jonas Edvardsson, managing director JM Gothenburg. The investment significantly expands JM’s heavy-duty testing capability by enabling full-engine H2ICE testing for the first time, rather than component-level evaluation alone.
This expanded capability supports the rapid evolution of both global regulatory frameworks and customer demand for cleaner transport solutions. It also reflects growing industry interest in hydrogen combustion as a complementary technology to fuel cells and battery-electric powertrains, particularly in high-power and long-duty-cycle applications.
“This investment shows JM is backing H2ICE as a ready-to-go technology that will enable…
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