Facilities

Battery Testing Site

The Battery Testing Site offers the possibility to perform abuse tests on lithium-ion batteries in compliance with current Italian environmental regulations.

During the tests, data from temperature, pressure, voltage and current sensors are recorded, as well as video streams from cameras and thermal cameras. It is possible to supplement the test results with chemical analysis on emitted gas samples or thermo-mechanical surveys through the use of fiber-optic technologies.

All tests can be followed remotely by streaming video data on a specially designed interface.

NTC's Energy team can also perform detailed post-test and tear-down analysis of batteries in any state, documenting the results in detailed reports.

Noise Lab

A laboratory for noise measurements on vehicles is located close to the Noise Track.

Customers can either connect their own instruments or use NTC equipment with the support of our specialized technicians.

The laboratory position allows the direct tests control and the related results.

Pergola Water Spray

As part of road durability tests and water infiltration analysis, on the Pergola Water Spray area it is possible to spray fresh or salted water (with different salt concentrations) on vehicles.

This facility is equipped with a water re-circulation and purification system.

Tests can be carried out up to twenty minutes per cycle.

Vapour Locks

Two different type of vapour locks are available in the Proving Ground: fixed vapour locks located on strategic positions, close to the test tracks, as well as movable vapour locks of different sizes.