The eternal debate about the autonomy of electric cars continues to fuel all discussions when buying one of these models. Even with better compaction of the charging network and increased autonomy of cars, the specter of failure still hovers.
Always aiming for greater autonomy, equipment manufacturer Marelli has just introduced a temperature management module that under certain conditions allows you to get up to 20% autonomy.
Called iTMM (Integrated Thermal Management Module), this module optimizes overall temperature management while reducing power consumption. Essentially, this system manages to combine all the different thermal circuits on board the car into a single component. The company says the solution also offers benefits in terms of security and flexibility.
Thermal management is at the heart of the project
Electric vehicles are usually equipped with a series of heat exchangers, each of which performs a specific task. However, thermal energy management is a very energy-intensive activity. It takes a lot of energy to maintain the right temperature in three areas: the engine, the battery and the cabin..
#Marelli launches its integrated thermal management module for electric vehicles, which integrates the thermal systems of the cabin, battery and electronic transmission into a single component for more efficient thermal management. This improves efficiency, safety and range by up to 20%: https://t.co/94b6npCLdI pic.twitter.com/Tf5W8TEwxg
— Marelli (@MarelliTech) July 6, 2023
Combining all heat exchangers into one unit saves space and weight, reduces the number of components and consumes less energy. In cold weather, the Marelli iTMM module combined with a heat pump can increase the vehicle’s range by up to 20%.
A flexible solution
This thermal control system also has a flexible architecture, which also makes it versatile. The module meets the latest requirements for fast charging, including battery pre-conditioning and OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) standards..
In the world of electric cars, Marelli is also involved in wireless battery management systems and silicon carbide chip manufacturing.
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Source: Auto Plus
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