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
Global chemistry company Chemours has announced the development of a sustainable heat-transfer fluid that could revolutionise the cooling systems of electric vehicles. Continue reading Chemours develops immersion cooling tech for electric vehicles
Designed to disrupt the disruptors, VW’s forthcoming ID.2 will take on Chinese competitors with a European starting price equivalent to A$40,000 for a Polo-sized hatch with Golf-sized roominess and a GTI-like driving experience. Advantageously positioned to offer ‘more for less’, the ID.2, which is due for release in 2025, is designed to pull customers away … Continue reading Volkswagen to bring thermal management in-house for its new electric people’s car?
A high-performance liquid coolant for electric vehicle batteries has been created by automotive chemicals specialist Liqui Moly, which says its Battery Coolant EV 200 product has been specifically designed for use in ‘indirect battery cooling systems’. Liqui Moly says the new fluid provides excellent corrosion protection, long-term stability, and low conductivity throughout its service life. … Continue reading Liqui Moly develops thermal management liquid for electric vehicle batteries
Mahle, a German automotive component supplier that provides engineering and consulting services to automakers, says it is reorienting itself in light of the electrification transition. It has recently equipped its climatic wind tunnel in Stuttgart with a DC fast charging system, as Mahle management believes the company’s sales potential in relation to electric vehicles (EVs) … Continue reading Mahle climatic wind tunnel “goes electric”
Recent findings from a study by US-based battery and range analytics company Recurrent have shed light on the impact of extreme heat waves on the range of electric vehicles. Continue reading Heatwaves have big effect on EV battery range
A sharp increase in sales of electric vehicles has uncovered a foggy phenomenon during the Northern Hemisphere winter that caused enough ‘no smoke without fire’ concern to result in reports of fires to emergency services. However, the clouds emitted by Teslas while rapid charging have been identified as condensation from the thermal management system rather … Continue reading Tesla fog mystery solved
If racing improves the breed, controversy over the latest W206-generation Mercedes-AMG C63 S and its four-cylinder hybrid drivetrain may be unfounded as it shares plenty of tech with Lewis Hamilton’s company car. A total system output of 500kW and 1020Nm should also help sway those who think this is some kind of fancy Toyota Prius. … Continue reading New Mercedes-AMG C63 S plug-in hybrid is a thermal management masterclass
