TÜV SÜD Auburn Hills, Michigan - Environmental Testing Lab

• Regulatory and compliance testing
  • UN ECE R100 – Electric Vehicle Battery Safety Testing 
  • UN/DOT 38.3 – Transport Safety Testing for Lithium Batteries 
  • IEC 62133 & IEC 62619 – Safety Testing for Industrial & Consumer Battery Systems 
  • MCREST Testing – Mechanical and Electrical Performance Testing 
• Safety & Abuse Testing
  • Thermal Runaway, Overcharge, Over-discharge 
  • Crush, Nail Penetration, External Short Circuit 
  • Vibration & Mechanical Integrity Testing 
  • Environmental & Ingress Protection Testing 

  See all Safety & Abuse Testing

• Performance Validation & Durability Testing
  • Cycle Life Testing 
  • Charge/Discharge Testing 
  • High-Power & Fast-Charge Testing 
  • Post-Mortem Failure Analysis 

  See all Performance Validation & Durability Testing 

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• What services does TÜV SÜD offer for the transportation sector in the Americas?

  TÜV SÜD offers a full suite of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services for the transportation industry, including:

  • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing
    
  • EV Battery Testing & Abuse Testing
    
  • Environmental & Vibration Testing
    
  • Functional Safety & SOTIF Evaluations
    
  • Homologation & Global Market Access
  • Certification to UL, SAE, ISO, IEC, and OEM-specific standards
• Which industries and vehicle types are supported?

  We support a wide range of transportation segments, including:

  • Passenger Vehicles and Commercial Trucks
  • Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (EV/HEV)
  • Heavy-Duty, Off-Road, and Agricultural Equipment
  • Military and Aerospace Systems
  • Marine, Powersports, and Recreational Vehicles
  • Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
• Why is testing and certification essential in the evolving transportation industry?

  As transportation becomes more electrified and software-driven, the risks and complexity increase. Testing ensures:

  • Safety & Reliability of electrical, mechanical, and embedded systems
  • Compliance with global and regional regulations like FMVSS, EU Battery Regulation, UL standards
  • Faster time to market by identifying and resolving issues early
  • Customer trust through third-party verification
• How does TÜV SÜD help companies prepare for new regulations?

  Our experts stay ahead of evolving regulations—such as the EU Battery Regulation (Regulation 2023/1542) or functional safety for ADAS and automated driving—and work with you to:

  • Evaluate gaps in your current systems
  • Develop a compliance roadmap
  • Execute required testing across global markets
  • Maintain certification across the product life cycle
• What standards and certifications are supported?

  We test and certify to a wide range of standards, including:

  • UL 1973, UL 9540, UL 9540A
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  • ISO/PAS 21448 (SOTIF)
  • FMVSS, SAE J2464, SAE J2929
  • OEM-specific EMC and battery abuse protocols
  • EU Battery Regulation and international homologation paths