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Our vision
Our Powertrain Research Institute is Horse Powertrain’s main research and development center in China, supporting the development of next-generation engines, hybrid powertrains, transmissions and alternative fuel technologies.
Its engineering teams develop products across the Horse Powertrain portfolio, from concept and testing through to production readiness.
It forms a key part of our presence in Hangzhou Bay, alongside our office and transmission plant.
Founded
2013
Founded
2013
Products developed
10+
Products developed
10+
Our institute develops a broad range of Horse Powertrain products, including internal combustion engines, hybrid powertrains, transmissions and methanol powertrain technologies.
Its research and development activities support product design, testing, validation and industrialization across the company.
Products that have been worked on at this site include: HORSE B20, HORSE B15, HORSE DHT290, HORSE DHTS210, HORSE DHT160, HORSE 3DHT160, HORSE 3DHT100, HORSE DHT120, HORSE B15 METHANOL + EG50 and HORSE D20 METHANOL
The institute holds a range of quality, safety and engineering certifications.
ISO 26262 ASIL D Functional Safety
ISO 21434 CAL4 Cybersecurity Engineering
ASPICE CL3 Software Development Process
ISO 27001 Information Security Management System
IATF 16949 Quality Management System
2013 Geely Powertrain Research Institute established
2015 Powertrain Testing Center receives CNAS accreditation
2021 ‘Leishen Power’ launched and Aurobay Technologies established
2022 Powertrain Museum opened
2023 3DHT160 enters mass production and the institute receives the CSAE Science and Technology Progress Award
2023 3DHT160 enters mass production and the institute receives the CSAE Science and Technology Progress Award
2024 Horse Powertrain established
2025 Automotive News PACE Award received
No. 918 Binhai 4th Road
Hangzhou Bay New Area
Ningbo, Zhejiang Province
China