AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner, a global leader in technology solutions for
combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, has entered into two high
volume contracts. The company plans to supply its advanced
High-voltage Coolant Heater to one of the leading European
automakers and to one of Asia's
major vehicle manufacturers, with start of production expected to
be in 2020. These awards recognize BorgWarner's vast experience in
the field of thermal management solutions for electric vehicles and
are another step forward on the journey to a cleaner and more
energy efficient world.
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"We are excited to offer our compact, lightweight heater
innovation for a major European and one of Asia's biggest vehicle manufacturers, helping
them to reduce the battery consumption of their electric vehicles
while increasing passenger comfort," said Joe Fadool, President and General Manager,
BorgWarner Emissions & Thermal Systems. "Our engineers have a
vast amount of experience in cabin and battery heating technologies
and a deep understanding of the technical requirements of electric
and hybrid vehicle manufacturers."
BorgWarner's High-voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) belongs to the
company's Battery and Cabin Heater family. The advanced cabin and
battery heater design uses the latest thick film element (TFE)
technology and solves two problems in a single device for designers
of the fast-growing global fleet of pure electric (EV) and hybrid
electric vehicles (HEVs). It helps keep passengers warm in the
absence of engine heat and also conditions traction battery packs,
allowing them to work at peak efficiency. The technology was
developed to meet demand for high performance systems that quickly
generate heat. The heat management systems of current and future
generations of vehicles are increasingly decoupled from the
internal combustion engine, permanently in the case of EVs and for
longer parts of the drive cycle in HEVs. As the HVCH's heating
elements are immersed in coolant, power losses are minimized. The
technology improves battery energy performance by offering
consistent temperature distribution inside the battery pack and its
cells. With a high thermal power density and fast response times
due to its low thermal mass, the HVCH also extends pure electric
driving range as it uses less power from the battery. The
technology moreover allows for direct temperature sensing.
The HVCH is available in two versions – single plate and dual
plate – both integrated into roboust aluminium housings that
provide excellent electromagnetic shielding. Single plate devices
are responsible for either the thermal management of the battery
pack or cabin heating. Dual plate versions manage both tasks at the
same time while providing up to 80 percent more heat transfer
surface. The HVCH is suitable for applications with supply voltages
between 180 and 800 volts and offers a power range of 3 to 10 kW.
The devices are protected from overheating, as the system switches
off automatically in a case of failure.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions
for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. With manufacturing
and technical facilities in 66 locations in 18 countries, the
company employs approximately 29,000 worldwide. For more
information, please visit borgwarner.com.
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