This world-class technical center is Ricardo’s third in the US, with the other two located in Detroit and Chicago.
The 20,000ft² reinforces Ricardo’s leadership in aftertreatment test and development capabilities, while engineers at the center add 25 years of catalyst expertise.
Test facilities include accelerated catalyst hydro-aging test equipment, a synthetic gas reactor lab for rapid evaluation and modeling of after treatment components and systems under both steady-state and transient conditions, and fuel cell testing capabilities for solid oxide and proton exchange membrane fuel cells.
The technology and know-how minimize the product development cycle, reduce cost and accelerate time to market. With the ever growing demand to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy, the combined aftertreatment and combustion expertise available at the new facility adds exceptional value to Ricardo’s offerings in a region that is leading the country – and arguably the world – in low NOx and GHG emissions programs and legislation.
"We are delighted to now have a facility in the heart of Silicon Valley," said Tom Apostolos, president of Ricardo, Inc. "The new Ricardo Santa Clara Technical Center expands our ability to serve our clients with world class aftertreatment engineering and testing capability, and leading edge fuel cell technology. In addition, we will leverage the location to expand our rapidly growing clean energy and connected and autonomous vehicle technology portfolio."
