Based in Aachen, Germany, FEV Motorentechnik GmbH (FEV) is an independent engineering company with about 1,300 employees worldwide. In May 2005, FEV opened a new subsidiary in P.R. China. Customers include all European car and engine manufacturers, as well as suppliers, the U.S. Big 3, and Asian manufacturers. Founded in 1978, FEV conducts high technology developments from design to go live in the area of engine technology. Additionally the company builds & sells measurement and test equipment.