APL – passion becomes drive! For more than 35 years, the APL GmbH based in Landau, Germany has been providing high-quality engineering development, testing and validation services to customers worldwide in the automotive, aviation and mineral oil industries. The APL Group operates more than 335 state-of-the-art test benches, covering engines, transmissions, powertrains, chassis dynamometers, battery cells, battery modules, battery packs, fuel cells and hydrogen combustion engines. APL’s technical capabilities cover complete vehicle and powertrain development, combustion and exhaust aftertreatment systems, electrification and new energy technologies. For Chinese automotive manufacturers entering the European market, APL provides one-stop engineering support from product development to regulatory approval, including Homologation, Euro 7, WLTP, RDE, OBD/OBFCM, ISC and ISV, as well as regulatory and in-service compliance testing. APL also provides development, testing, validation and certification services for BEV/PHEV applications and EDU electric drive systems, ADAS, Cybersecurity and Benchmarking. In addition, APL offers performance, durability, compatibility testing and development services for engine oils, transmission fluids, coolants and other automotive fluids and lubricants, and supports customers in obtaining relevant OEM approvals and certifications. APL also provides local European aftermarket technical services, including vehicle diagnostics, on-site engineering support, rework and repair project execution, and technical issue analysis. With these comprehensive capabilities, APL supports customers throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle — from European market entry and localized development to regulatory compliance and aftermarket technical support.