Hydrogen mobility is playing an increasingly important role in the evolution of sustainable transportation. As fuel cell technologies continue to advance, manufacturers face challenges related to system development, integration, validation and vehicle deployment.
Applus+ IDIADA provides engineering, testing and validation services for fuel cell systems and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), supporting manufacturers throughout the development process. By combining engineering expertise, advanced simulation tools, specialized testing facilities and vehicle validation capabilities, we help accelerate the development of efficient, safe and reliable hydrogen-powered mobility solutions.
Our engineering approach covers virtual development, system integration, control strategy definition, software development and calibration activities, supported by testing and validation programmes at component, system and vehicle level.
The development of fuel cell systems and hydrogen vehicles requires the integration of multiple disciplines, from simulation and system design to software development and vehicle integration.
IDIADA supports fuel cell system development through virtual development methodologies (0D, 1D and CFD), CAD and CAE design activities, control strategy definition and software development. These capabilities enable the optimization of system performance from the earliest development stages.
For fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), our services include virtual platforms for vehicle sizing, integration of electric and hydrogen components, software development and functional safety activities. Supported by advanced engineering tools and multidisciplinary expertise, our teams help customers develop robust and efficient hydrogen vehicle solutions.
Comprehensive testing and validation activities are essential to evaluate the performance, functionality and safety of hydrogen technologies throughout the development process.
IDIADA provides testing and validation services for components, fuel cell systems and complete vehicles. Our capabilities include fuel cell validation testing, FCEV calibration activities, chassis dynamometer testing and on-road validation programmes.
Additional services include crash simulation and testing, as well as specialised safety assessments addressing the specific challenges associated with hydrogen technologies. These activities provide manufacturers with valuable insights to optimize performance, energy management and overall system robustness.
IDIADA's hydrogen development activities are supported by dedicated testing facilities designed to evaluate fuel cell technologies under controlled and representative operating conditions.
Our hydrogen testing center is equipped for the assessment of fuel cell systems, complete vehicles, vehicle performance, range and hydrogen refueling processes. Dedicated proving ground areas enable real-world vehicle evaluations, supporting development and validation activities.
An on-site hydrogen refueling station supports extended testing programmes while enabling the evaluation of refueling efficiency and safety procedures. Combined with our engineering and testing expertise, these facilities provide a comprehensive environment for hydrogen vehicle and fuel cell system development.
IDIADA's fuel cell and FCEV services encompass the complete lifecycle of hydrogen-powered vehicles, from virtual development and design activities to control system development, validation testing, specialised safety assessments and homologation support.
By combining engineering capabilities, testing expertise and dedicated hydrogen facilities, IDIADA supports manufacturers in the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles that meet demanding performance, safety and regulatory requirements.
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