Intertek Unveils Electrification Centre of Excellence near Detroit, Michigan
September 13 2023 - 11:15AM
Business Wire
Strategically located in the epicentre of the automotive
industry, the facility will play a crucial role in supporting
manufacturers in the transition to greener modes of
transport
Intertek, a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries
worldwide, announces the grand opening of its Electrification
Centre of Excellence at its Transportation Technologies lab in
Plymouth, Mich. The facility will deliver science-based Total
Quality Assurance solutions to automotive manufacturers and their
supply chains to support the industry’s global move towards
electric mobility.
Intertek CEO André Lacroix kicked off the grand opening
celebration by looking ahead to the future of the electric vehicle
market and its contribution to a sustainable future. “The need to
find sustainable and cleaner solutions for vehicles has accelerated
the advancements in battery technologies, and the positive
regulatory frameworks supporting faster adoption has compounded the
surge in demand. It is within this changing landscape that Intertek
has successfully positioned itself as a driving force for positive
change in the automotive industry,” remarked Lacroix. “Our
investment in the Plymouth Electrification Centre of Excellence
confirms our dedication to support the electrification of the
automotive industry and its supply chains.”
EV sales in the U.S. are growing at breakneck speed, increasing
65% from 2021 to 2022. This year EV sales are expected to exceed 1
million vehicles in the U.S. alone. Our state-of-the-art
Electrification Centre of Excellence supports this growth and the
automotive industry’s critical need for regulatory support and
electrification testing for evolving EV and electric vehicle supply
equipment (EVSE) battery and charging technologies.
“As automotive electrification technologies advance to
accelerate the transition to net-zero, there is a need to ensure
the safety, performance, and functionality of EVs, battery packs,
charging systems, and their related components,” said Mike Parker,
President, Intertek Transportation Technologies. “Our
Electrification Centre of Excellence answers this need by offering
some of the most extensive EV battery and EVSE testing capabilities
in North America to support automotive OEM and Tier Suppliers.”
Strategically located in the epicentre of American automotive
manufacturing in Detroit, the Electrification Centre of Excellence
encompasses 200,000 square feet, making it one of the largest
laboratories in Intertek’s global network. Enhanced testing
capabilities and equipment include:
- The installation of a 55,000 lbf shaker, one of the largest in
North America, for use with large automotive and EV component
testing
- Battery Cycler capability to 1200V/600kw
- EVSE emulator for IEC 61851-24 certifications
- 90 environmental chambers ranging in size from small reach-in
units to those that can fit a full vehicle inside
- Bunker/safety expansion
- A dedicated area for full vehicle work
- Specific areas for salt, dust, and BSR testing
- Expansion for vibration and fixturing
- Dedicated areas for expansion of performance work
- Dedicated floor space and infrastructure for future development
of EV and EV-related test facilities
Intertek provides expertise on performance, quality, and
reliability standards and expectations for the automotive
industries with efficient, cost-effective insights and testing
capabilities. The Company is accredited to conduct hundreds of
electrical, chemical, and mechanical tests for automotive
components, products, and systems. For more information, visit
www.Intertek.com/automotive.
ABOUT INTERTEK
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to
industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories
and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and
bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions
for our customers' operations and supply chains. Intertek Total
Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision,
pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.
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