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Learn from Sanket by downloading your copy of this exclusive interview. Sanket discusses thermal conductivity and how vital safeguarding at all levels is; including cell construction, materials and pack assembly.

Learn from Lawrence Ziehr, Ultium Energy Recovery Project Manager at General Motors, on the developments of Ultium based electric vehicles and how heat pumps come into play. Lawrence answers your burning questions on the topic of thermal management, including how to balance the higher cost of having a heat pump with increase in battery range, as well as discussing the technologies and novel concepts that have the potential to make a heat pump more efficient/effective. Download your copy now.

We spoke to Daniel Huang, HVAC and Thermal Systems - Attributes and Performance Engineering and Hanshen Zhang, Sr. Aerothermal Engineer, both at Rivian, to get some inside knowledge of cabin cooling and comfort. Learn how aero systems can provide constant comfort for the user, how Rivian are handling both cabin and battery cooling, as well as more on thermal comfort analysis.

The automotive industry is widely aware of changing laws regarding refrigerants in Europe, and the potential full ban of existing refrigerants in 2028. With this in mind, the most important factors companies are considering when it comes to new refrigerants is efficiency, cost, and availability in the region and its components. Industry professionals in the thermal management space are now comparing different types and uses of new refrigerants, taking into account what is currently being developed by chemical companies, what suppliers are testing, and how the shift from the existing refrigerant to a carbon dioxide one will affect the system re-design.

Ahead of the Thermal Management for EV/HEV 2024 conference, Automotive IQ spoke with conference speaker, Rebecca Bellchambers, Thermal Research Analyst at S&P Global Mobility to get an understanding of these concepts and concerns.

Ahead of the 11th Annual Conference Thermal Management for EV/HEV 2023, Munich, Germany, February 21 – 23 2023, Automotive IQ sat down with Dr. Jelena Andric to ask her some of the burning questions coming from the thermal management industry right now, and to discuss her role at Volvo Group in more detail, including more on Volvo’s thermal management strategy and how the end user’s satisfaction is a dominating factor.

Download your copy of this interview to:

• Learn more on Volvo’s thermal management strategy

• See if thermal management parts can be combined as one component

• Get a preview into Jelena’s presentation and panel discussion at the conference

In this insightful article, we delve into how an optimised Thermal Management system is a key metric for increasing efficiency in EVs. The efficient control of heat across an EV is becoming increasingly pivotal, influencing not just performance but also range, charging times, longevity, passenger comfort, and safety.

Discover how without proper cooling, an EV's lithium-ion battery can experience a significant drop in range, and how elevated battery temperatures during charging can compromise safety and longevity. Experts, including Bob Corbishley from Mahle Powertrain, emphasize the centrality of thermal management in the EV landscape.

This article navigates through the unique challenges that Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (EVs and HEVs) face in thermal management, from battery sensitivity to temperature fluctuations, managing heat generated by components, to the integration complexities of HVAC and powertrain cooling systems. Explore innovative strategies for addressing these challenges, from battery thermal management solutions such as liquid-cooled systems and immersion cooling to advancements in air conditioning control systems.

Gain insights into the delicate balance required to meet diverse thermal requirements of the powertrain, battery, and passenger cabin simultaneously. Furthermore, the article sheds light on the trade-offs involved in thermal management, such as the balance between motor cooling efficiency and cost. It discusses the evolving trends in integrated cooling systems and the role of connectivity, including over-the-air updates, in optimising thermal management strategies for efficiency and reliability.

Automotive IQ speaks with Engin Senol, Thermal Management Systems at Lightyear on the Integration of thermal management throughout the vehicle – including thermal management of different domains, systems, and subsystems.

Engin explains how thermal management systems can interact with different systems and domains, as well as detailing more on the innovative cooling technologies and what Lightyear’s holistic thermal management strategy is.

Get your copy of this detailed presentation from Dr. Rohith Kasibhatla, Chief Engineer e-Drive Cooling | Electrified Powertrain Technology at ZF Group. The presentation was shown at the Thermal Management for EV/HEV Europe 2023 conference and was broken down into three areas: 

1. ZF Electric Vehicle Drives (eVD) and Modular Kit

2. Overview of Cooling Systems

3. Thermal Design and Simulation of eVDs

We're continuing the conversation with Rohith at the upcoming Thermal Management for EV/HEV Europe 2024 conference, who will be a featured panellist in a discussion with Tier-1s and OEMs, 'Establishing the Relationship Between Thermal Management, Cost, Efficiency & Performance'. 

Get your copy of this exclusive interview with Dr. Rohith Kasibhatla, Chief Engineer E-Drive Cooling, ZF Group and Automotive IQ.

We asked Rohith how thermal management strategies are evolving with the developments in fuel cell electric vehicles, as well as finding out how immersion cooling is currently being applied in the industry; all of which contributes to improving thermal efficiency to maximise the vehicle performance.