HORIBA Techno Service automotive testing facility in Japan

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Automotive Engineering & Testing | Japan

Comprehensive automotive R&D, testing, engineering, and analytical services facility

Exterior view of HORIBA’s HTS Automotive Testing Center

HORIBA’s Techno Service (HTS) facility in Japan delivers integrated automotive testing services spanning vehicle evaluation, component analysis, material characterization, and advanced scientific testing, all supported by HORIBA’s world-class measurement technologies and decades of engineering expertise.

With the opening of the Vehicle Test Cell (VTC) and the expansion of the Analytical Solution Plaza (ASP), HORIBA provides a seamless ecosystem where vehicle testing connects directly with chemical and materials analysis—accelerating customer development from concept to validation.

The HTS facility serves OEMs, suppliers, new mobility entrants, and innovators developing solutions for electric mobility, internal combustion engines, and next-generation energy systems.

Integrated vehicle and analytical testing environment at HORIBA HTS

Fully operational since 2025, the HTS Automotive Testing Center integrates vehicle testingcell/module evaluationchemical analysisapplication engineering, and technical consultancy under one roof.

From vehicle-level testing to material-level diagnostics, HTS supports full R&D cycles for electric, hybrid, and internal combustion systems.

To explore the full range of capabilities and technical specifications. 


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Advanced Testing Applications & Engineering Services

HORIBA Vehicle Test Cell for full-vehicle performance and emissions testing

HORIBA’s HTS center offers engineering and evaluation services that merge real-vehicle testing with scientific analysis, supporting development for:

  • Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid systems
  • Internal combustion engine (ICE) emissions and catalyst evaluation
  • Fuel-cell and electrolyzer component analysis
  • Battery and oil deterioration studies
  • Particulate matter (PM/PN) research
  • Exhaust gas sulfur compound characterization
  • Material and deposit behavior

Featured Testing & Analysis Capabilities

A Next-Generation Facility Supporting Full-Vehicle Development 
  • Configuration
  • Applications
    • EV energy consumption and range measurement
    • Output characterization (front/rear/left/right)
    • Small mobility performance testing (e-bikes, scooters)
    • Tire dust collection testing on dyno
    • Catalyst evaluation for ICE vehicles
    • Road-to-Rig (R2R) correlation studies


Optimize Your Vehicle Development
Request a consultation to explore VTC testing capabilities.

Integrated Chemical, Material, and Particulate Analysis 

Located adjacent to the VTC, ASP enables immediate analysis of vehicle-tested components, providing deeper engineering insights and faster iteration.

  • HORIBA Analytical Solution Plaza for material and chemical analysisCore Capabilities
    • Oil deterioration assessment
    • Fuel and exhaust sulfur compound analysis
    • PM source detection using EMIA-Step
    • PN/PM temperature correlation for oil and fuel studies
    • Catalyst degradation mechanisms (material and chemical analysis)
    • ASP–VTC linked analysis for complete test campaigns
       

Through combined evaluation, ASP allows customers to connect vehicle performance with component and chemical behavior in real time, significantly accelerating R&D cycles.

Analysis of Sulfur Compounds in Exhaust Gas

HTS conducted full exhaust sulfur analysis—including TS, SO2, H2S, DMS, SO3, and HCl—to support CO2 capture truck catalyst development.

Performed using: chassis dyno testing, GC, IC, MEXA-1170SX, continuous measurement, and scientific analysis.
 



Identifying the Source of PM Without Engine Testing

Using EMIA-Step, SPCS-ONE, and OBS-ONE-PM, HTS revealed PM generation mechanisms from oils, fuels, machining fluids, and tapes, enabling the development of future-low-PM oils and diagnostic standards.

Microscopic material characterization performed at HORIBA HTS













 

HTS ensures safe and reliable test execution through:

  • Multi-sensor abnormality monitoring
  • Automated test-stop sequences
  • Emergency-stop integration
  • Secure test environments
  • Strict confidentiality and protected access zones

HORIBA supports customers with cutting-edge digital solutions for planning, monitoring, and analyzing test operations.

Software Tools

STARS VETS: Test Automation Software for Emission Testing

STARS Automation: Enhance vehicle development and testing with scalable test automation software

INSIGHT Facility & Asset Management: Navigating ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 Compliance

STARS Enterprise: Design and build optimal solutions for your facility

Digitize Your Testing Workflow
Schedule a demo of HORIBA automation solutions.
 

Looking for localized support in Japan?

Explore HORIBA Japan’s full range of mobility-related contract testing and analysis services. Visit HORIBA Japan: Vehicle & Battery Testing

To request a quotation, the contact information is as follows:

HORIBA TECHNO SERVICE Co., Ltd.
Address: 2 Miyanohigashi, Kisshoin, Minami-ku, Kyoto, 601-8305, Japan
Tel: +81 75 325 5291

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