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Our vision
Our R&D center in Valladolid has more than 50 years of powertrain engineering experience.
It carries out the full development cycle, from advanced engineering and product design through to software, testing, vehicle integration, customer performance and preparation for series production.
It forms a key part of our presence in Valladolid, alongside our engine plant.
Founded
1971
Founded
1971
Size
~250,000sqm
Size
~250,000sqm
Test facilities (test cells)
52
Test facilities (test cells)
52
Test track
1.5km
Test track
1.5km
The center develops hybrid powertrains, including range extender systems, internal combustion engines, batteries, power electronics, hybrid gearboxes and e-motors, alongside hydrogen engines and alternative-fuel technologies.
Its engineering teams support development programs including H10, H12, H13 and H18 engines, C15 range extender technology, 4DHT120 hybrid transmissions, batteries and Power Electronic Boxes.
The center covers the full development process in one location, including:
Advanced engineering and research
Complete hybrid powertrain and component design
Software development and calibration
Component, system and vehicle testing
Customer performance and vehicle integration
Our Valladolid R&D center brings together specialist engineering, testing and vehicle development facilities.
52 powertrain test cells including chassis dyno, engine test benches, and test benches for each hybrid unit
A 1.5km on-site test track
A high-altitude calibration and testing base in Granada at 2,500m
Dedicated centers for hybrid systems, range extenders, diesel engines, hydrogen and alternative fuels
Development of 48V, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and REEV battery systems.
Around 80% of innovation activity within the Horse Technologies division of Horse Powertrain is carried out through the R&D center in Spain.
The center is certified to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 21434 and ISO 14001 standards, and forms part of Horse Powertrain Spain’s Great Place to Work certification.
1971 Engineering center established
1980s Center joins Renault’s global R&D network
2000s Powertrain engineering capabilities expand
2010s Electronics, software and system validation capabilities added
2021 Valladolid becomes a central R&D hub
2023 Horse Powertrain R&D Center Spain established and the organization doubles in size
2023-onwards New programs added in range extender, hybrid transmission, hydrogen and alternative-fuel technologies
Horse Powertrain Spain, S.L.
R&D Center
Avenida de Madrid, No. 72
47008 Valladolid
Spain