In the rapidly evolving world of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), the need for innovative materials is growing due to the unique challenges faced in thermal, electromagnetic and acoustic shielding. Chemical companies are busy developing new grades of specialised plastics to capture these opportunities. Continue reading Advancements in plastics pivotal to transport electrification
Just before Human Horizons ran into financial difficulties, paused production for six months and approached Changan Automobile about a potential rescue bid, its HiPhi Z model emerged as the winter efficiency champion among electric vehicles at the world’s largest electric car test, the biannual “El Prix” in Norway, due to its impressive thermal management system. … Continue reading Thermal management wins the day in Norwegian El Prix
DuPont has made significant advancements in glycol purification, ensuring that the coolant in lithium-ion batteries and fuel cell electric vehicles remains contamination-free, bolstering their efficient and reliable operation. According to DuPont marketing manager for e-mobility solutions Noel Carr, pressure on EV thermal management systems is increased by “consumer demand for increased range, faster charging, larger … Continue reading DuPont claims EV thermal management breakthrough
The Audi Q6 e-tron is the brand’s first electric vehicle built on the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE), a collaborative effort with Porsche for the Macan. It features various trailblazing advancements, including redesigned prismatic battery cells, a predictive thermal management system, and E³ 1.2 electronic architecture. Continue reading Audi Q6 e-tron debuts ‘predictive’ thermal management
Thermal management manufacturer Modine is expanding its European production footprint to meet the needs of electric vehicle manufacturers. A surge in the adoption of commercial EVs across Europe makes Modine’s expansion a timely move. By expanding local manufacturing capabilities, Modine aims to enhance supply chain efficiency on the continent, reduce lead times, and overcome trade … Continue reading Euro EV thermal management sector grows
Rheinmetall, known by most as a defence contractor and automotive component manufacturer, is making a name for itself for advancements in thermal management of electric and hydrogen powertrains. The German company recently secured a major deal with a global truck manufacturer worth millions of Euros for several hundred thousand of its hi-tech CWA 2000 electric … Continue reading Somebody has placed a huge order for electric truck thermal management
EV battery swapping is a process that involves replacing a depleted battery pack with a fully charged unit at a dedicated swapping station, enabling drivers to get back on the road in less than the time it takes to top-up a tank of petrol. The drained batteries are then recharged, typically during off-peak energy times. … Continue reading EV battery swapping back on the agenda: But how do thermal management connections work?
Believe it or not, there is a link between the Porsche GT4 e-Performance cover star of SightGlass edition 32 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N that graced edition 31 – less obvious that both are performance cars which likely borrowed heavily from technology developed by Croatian electric hypercar manufacturer Rimac in which both companies have … Continue reading Oil cooled and not a refrigerant in sight: inside the Porsche GT4 e-Performance
The Ioniq 5 N is Hyundai’s first performance electric vehicle (EV). As anticipated, this game-changer offers a range of enhancements over the regular model, not least its industry-leading thermal management system, a crucial consideration during development and specifically aimed at combating power degradation caused by excessive heat during demanding track driving conditions. The Ioniq 5 … Continue reading Ioniq 5 N: Sophisticated thermal management unlocks performance of hottest Hyundai
Japanese oil refinery firm Idemitsu is working on a groundbreaking coolant oil specifically designed for electric and hybrid vehicles. Continue reading Idemitsu announces oil to cool and lubricate entire electric drivetrains
