Global MRV

What Global MRV does

Global MRV is a privately held US company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cheektowaga, New York, that designs and manufactures portable emissions measurement systems (PEMS) and related data-acquisition hardware for real-world vehicle emissions testing. The portfolio spans the Axion R/S family (including PM and NH3 variants), the ultra-compact Axion GO, the Firefly and Firefly3 real-driving emissions (RDE) platforms, the wearable Backpack PEMS for small internal combustion engines, the Ionic Particle Gauge for particle number measurement, and supporting accessories such as the Sample Conditioning System. Core technology is built on a LabVIEW-based proprietary stack incorporating dual non-dispersive infrared analyzers, dual electrochemical cells, tunable diode laser spectrometry for ammonia, and patented laser-light scattering and corona-ionized flow techniques for particulate measurement.

Name

Global MRV

Legal name

Global MRV

Website

https://globalmrv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Global MRV manufactures portable emissions measurement systems (PEMS) and real-driving emissions data acquisition hardware for automotive OEMs, heavy-duty operators, regulators, and academic researchers, sold via direct sales and a Hardware-as-a-Service rental model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Emissions Measurement Systems

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile Source & Fleet Emissions MRV (Transport, aviation, marine) (EUAHADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

MRV Software Platforms, Data QA/QC & Digital Audit Trails (EUAHADAD), Industrial & Energy MRV (Facilities, Renewables, Methane, Process Emissions) (EUABACAI)

Keywords

• Portable emissions measurement
• Vehicle emissions testing
• Real-driving emissions data
• PEMS hardware manufacturing
• Emissions monitoring analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheektowaga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. PEMS Hardware Sales: Sale of Portable Emissions Measurement Systems including Axion, Firefly, Backpack, and accessories. Customers can purchase units outright or through rental arrangements.
2. Hardware as a Service (HaaS): Rental and lease model allowing customers to rent PEMS, iPEMS, and mini-PEMS devices for projects or as-needed basis at a fraction of the purchase cost. Includes calibration and maintenance.
3. Professional Services: Training, support, and consulting services. Includes comprehensive hands-on training and 24/7 customer support with qualifying HaaS agreements.
4. Data Analytics Services: Pitstop analytics portal providing data visualization, customizable dashboards, route event insights, and downloadable raw data files.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Global MRV designs, manufactures, and rents portable emissions measurement systems (PEMS) — including the Axion, Firefly, and Backpack product lines — that capture real-time vehicle exhaust emissions and performance data for real-driving emissions (RDE) testing. The company also delivers supporting services such as emissions monitoring, verification, certification, sustainability consulting, data management, compliance training, and data analytics via its Pitstop portal.

Product overview

GlobalMRV develops industry-leading portable emissions measurement systems (PEMS) and data-capture solutions for businesses, OEMs, and research facilities in transportation and automotive sectors. The product portfolio includes three main PEMS categories: standard PEMS (Axion R/S, Axion R/S+, Axion GO, Firefly, Firefly3), integrated PEMS (iPEMS with advanced features like PM and NH3 measurement), and mini-PEMS (compact portable units). The ecosystem is unified through shared data platforms (Pitstop analytics portal), common OBD integration, ETAS INCA compatibility, and cloud-connected dashboards. Key products include the flagship Axion R/S series for versatile emissions testing, Firefly series for 24/7 monitoring with AI/ML capabilities, Backpack for small ICE applications, and the Ionic Particle Gauge for particle concentration analysis. All products are available through purchase or Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) rental model with comprehensive training and 24/7 support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Axion R/S: Lightweight PEMS solution for in-lab and on-road testing, measuring CO, CO2, NO, HC, O2, and optional PM/PN. Features compact dimensions of 21.7L x 16.9W x 8.5H inches and weight of 37 lbs.
• Axion R/S+
• Axion R/S+ NH3
• Axion GO
• Firefly
• Firefly3
• Backpack PEMS
• Ionic Particle Gauge (IPG)
• Sample Conditioning System
• PEMS Cart
• Hardware as a Service (HaaS)
• Pitstop Analytics Portal

Products and services

• Axion R/S PEMS Versatile and lightweight portable emissions measurement system (PEMS) for in-lab and on-road mass-flow emission testing. Measures CO, CO2, NO, HC, and O2 in real-time using LabVIEW-based proprietary technology and Dual Non-Dispersive Infrared Analyzers with Dual Electrochemical Cells. Aimed at OEMs, research institutions, and fleet operators performing vehicle emissions testing.
• Axion R/S+ PEMS World's first remote mini PEMS with particulate matter (PM) measurement and remote monitoring capabilities. Measures mass-flow emissions of CO, CO2, NO, HC, O2, and PM in real-time using a patented laser-light scattering technique. Designed for OEMs and researchers needing PM data during in-lab or on-road testing.
• Axion R/S+ NH3 PEMS World's first mini PEMS with ammonia (NH3) measurement and remote monitoring capabilities. Uses Tunable Diode Laser Spectrometry (TDLS) for ammonia detection with no cross-sensitivity to other gases. Measures CO, CO2, NO, HC, O2, PM, and NH3 in real-time.
• Axion GO PEMS Ultra-compact portable emissions measurement system for heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles in non-road, off-road, and on-road emissions testing. Measures CO, CO2, NO, HC, and O2 emissions. Designed for smaller testing needs with a compact, portable form factor.
• Firefly PEMS Portable emissions measurement system for real driving environments with 24/7 data acquisition. Monitors vehicle performance, exhaust emissions, and external impact factors in real driving environments (RDE). Features full ETAS INCA integration for vehicle calibration and data acquisition.
• Firefly3 PEMS Advanced PEMS purpose-built for AI and machine learning integration. Supplies rich, high-resolution structured datasets for AI, DL, ML, and Predictive Analytics platforms. Features cloud-connected dashboards, real-time calibration feedback loops, multipoint calibration, and measures CO, CO2, NO, HC, PM, PN, and O2.
• Backpack PEMS The most flexible PEMS solution for small internal combustion engines. Compact, wearable design for testing snowblowers, weed whackers, generators, leaf blowers, chainsaws, push and riding lawnmowers, and other small-engine equipment. Measures mass-flow real-driving emissions in real-time.
• Ionic Particle Gauge (IPG) Precise and consistent particle number concentration monitoring system using patented corona-ionized flow technology with escaping current technique. Measures PN, PM, and LDSA concentration and particle size with continuous stable sample flow and self-cleaning design. Designed for OEM integration via Serial, USB, Ethernet, CAN-BUS, and Modbus interfaces.
• Hardware as a Service (HaaS) Rental program that lets customers lease PEMS, iPEMS, and mini-PEMS units for projects or on an as-needed basis at a fraction of the purchase cost. Includes calibration, maintenance, training, and 24/7 customer support with qualifying agreements. Enables OEMs, researchers, and fleet operators to deploy PEMS hardware without full capital outlay.
• Emissions Monitoring, Verification, and Professional Services Professional services supporting PEMS deployments, including emissions monitoring and reporting, emissions verification and certification, sustainability consulting, data management solutions, compliance training and certification, renewable fuels and energy efficiency audits, engine development and research, and 24/7 customer support bundled with HaaS agreements. Targeted at automotive OEMs, heavy-duty operators, government, and academic researchers.
• Pitstop Analytics Portal Web-based analytics portal that provides data visualization, customizable dashboards, route event insights, mapping (including Google Earth export), alerts, and downloadable raw data files for Firefly and other PEMS test results. Data is available within minutes after vehicle test completion. Used by OEMs and researchers to interpret emissions and performance data.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves over $5,000,000 on dynamometer and RDE testing in the last 5 years alone
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• General MotorscoreTechnology or IntegrationGeneral Motors partners with Global MRV for PEMS emissions testing solutions. GM logo appears in Global MRV's 'A Global Presence' partners section indicating a working relationship for vehicle emissions testing and verification.
• North Carolina State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Carolina State University partners with Global MRV for emissions testing research. Academic partnership for real-world emissions data acquisition and analysis.
• Cornell UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornell University partners with Global MRV for emissions testing research. Academic research collaboration for vehicle emissions analysis.
• Iowa State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIowa State University partners with Global MRV for emissions testing research. Academic collaboration for real-driving emissions data collection.
• Texas A&M Transportation InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas A&M Transportation Institute partners with Global MRV for transportation emissions research. Collaborative research on vehicle emissions testing methodologies.
• Virginia TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirginia Tech partners with Global MRV for emissions testing research. Academic research partnership for vehicle emissions analysis.
• Texas Southern UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas Southern University partners with Global MRV for emissions testing research. Academic collaboration for transportation emissions data.
• University of Alberta / Alberta Motor Transport AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership for hydrogen-diesel blend emissions testing on Class 8 trucks. Collected emissions data for nearly 4,000 km of real-world driving.
• CARB (California Air Resources Board)coreTechnology or IntegrationCARB logo appears in Global MRV's partners section indicating compliance and certification relationship for emissions standards verification.
• ETAS (INCA Integration)coreTechnology or IntegrationFull ETAS INCA integration for vehicle calibration and data acquisition. Seamless integration with industry-standard calibration software.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MKS Instruments: Provider of instruments, subsystems, and process control solutions including gas analysis and emissions monitoring used in environmental and vehicle testing.
• AMETEK: Diversified electronic instruments and electromechanical devices company with emissions monitoring and analytical instrumentation serving industrial and environmental testing markets.
• TSI Incorporated: Manufacturer of particle measurement and air quality instruments; competes with Global MRV's Ionic Particle Gauge in PN/PM measurement for engines and ambient monitoring.
• Bosch (ETAS / Mobility Solutions): Bosch's ETAS unit provides INCA calibration software (which Global MRV integrates with) and broader automotive testing solutions, positioning it as both partner and broader incumbent competitor.

Direct peers

• Sensors Inc. Manufacturer of on-board and portable emissions measurement systems for light-duty, heavy-duty, and off-road engines. Closely comparable product portfolio to Global MRV's PEMS line.
• HORIBA: Global leader in vehicle emissions measurement systems including PEMS and OBS-ONE series. Direct competitor to Global MRV across OEM, heavy-duty, and regulatory testing for ICE and hybrid vehicles.
• AVL List GmbH: Major automotive testing systems provider with portable emissions measurement solutions and vehicle calibration tools. Competes directly with Global MRV for OEM and heavy-duty RDE testing programs.
• Cambustion: UK-based maker of fast-response emissions analyzers and particle instruments for engine and vehicle research. Targets similar automotive OEM and academic research customers as Global MRV.

Emerging players

• Protea Ltd: UK-based provider of FTIR emissions analyzers and process gas analysis solutions for engine and industrial applications. Overlaps with Global MRV's gas measurement capabilities.
• Dekati: Finnish specialist in particle measurement instruments for engine and vehicle emissions. Comparable to Global MRV's IPG and PM/PN PEMS offerings with focus on research and OEM validation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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