Catalytic Converter Research Leads to Major New Product for Motor Vehicles

Impact: Economic Impact, Environmental Impact

Narrative

Globally there are estimated to be 60 million cars produced each year. These all require catalysts that need testing to meet stringent emissions legislation. Catagen Ltd, a spin-out from Queen’s University has developed a product for testing motor vehicle catalysts that is 85% cheaper to operate than traditional methods and represents a 98% reduction in CO2 emission from testing and an 80% reduction in energy input. Major global customers including GM motors and Fiat have adopted this revolutionary patent protected technology and international sales growth has been recognised, winning an all-Ireland business award for BEST High Growth Company 2012.
Impact statusOngoing
Category of impactEconomic Impact, Environmental Impact

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