Tag: thermal management

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

Audi Q6 e-tron

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

Modine EVantage Evantage Launch - Tractor Trailer

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?

Porsche GT4 e-Performance

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