BorgWarner secures eHeater contracts for hybrids with two global OEMs On July 31, BorgWarner announced it has secured contracts with two major, global OEMs to supply high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) technology for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) platforms. One of the wins marks BorgWarner’s first eHeater for a hybrid program with the respective legacy automaker, expanding its existing business. The 400V technology is planned to be used...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

5 mm long, 1,940 mm wide, and 1,495 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,965 mm. The vehicle comes with a revamped battery management system, N Battery (84 kWh), that manages temperature for various racing conditions. Its battery conditioning functions boosts performance, and an increased battery coolant heater helps to reduce conditioning time. It also has a redesigned suspension and chassis for better handling and stability, along with stroke-sensing...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

e a drain on the battery pack.  In its “Active Heat Sharing Between Cabin and High Voltage Battery” patent, Ford proposes a way to do that, based on the thermal temperature of the battery pack. This way, a thermal management system could be used to either circulate heat between the battery and heater core, or vice versa. The patent may be used in future Ford EVs, though Ford cautioned in a statement that “The ideas described within a paten...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Auto Shanghai 2025: Webasto to exhibit future intelligent cockpit At the Auto Shanghai 2025, Webasto will exhibit a highly technological future intelligent cockpit and solutions to electrification, intelligentization, comfort, and carbon reduction. The Webasto cockpit features a large openable soft-top folding sunroof for the feel of a convertible, a roof theater system for unique driving experiences, a next-generation high-voltage electric heate...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

Webasto unveils new 24-volt Thermo Top Pro 50 heater for commercial and specialty vehicles Webasto SE (Webasto) has presented the new optimized 24-volt Thermo Top Pro 50 water heater designed for commercial and specialty vehicles, including trucks and vans. With up to 5 kW of heating power, this parking heater has a new blower module and a more efficient coolant fluid pump with an increased flow rate and service life. The heater automatically adj...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

51.4 kWh battery pack offering 473 km on a single charge, and a 42 kWh battery pack offering 390 km on a single charge. The 51.4 kWh battery pack version generates 126 kW of power, while the 42 kWh battery pack version generates 99 kW of power.  Hyundai CRETA Electric comes equipped with a battery heater that ensures maximized charging performance and range in cold weather conditions. With a fast DC charger, the Hyundai CRETA Electric can be cha...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/20

ect, produced in Angers (France), (ii) full LED rear lights with a retro-futuristic touch, made in Sens (France), and (iii) front and rear wipers, manufactured in Châtellerault (France) and Issoire (France). The company has also equipped the Renault 5 E-Tech electric with its high voltage coolant heater, radiator and electric oil pump for eAxle lubrication and cooling. These components are produced in France and Europe. (From Valeo social media...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

or launch in the U.S. Rotary engines have difficulty burning the entire air-fuel mixture efficiently and produce more emissions than reciprocating engines. Mazda has improved combustion technology with the prospect of completing a technology that will meet the requirements without using a catalytic heater, even during cold running when exhaust gases are most likely to cause air pollution. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on January ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/14

LTC combined range of 1,250km, a WLTC fuel consumption of 4.89L/100km at low SoC, and a charging time of 30 minutes from 30% to 80% SoC. The long-range and REEV variants both support Level 2+ intelligent driver assistance features and come with FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) and a steering wheel heater. Both variants have the same body dimensions as the Xinghai S7. From Dongfeng Forthing press releases 1/2/3 and information on the Dongfeng For...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/26

Eberspaecher unveils new High Voltage Electrical Water Heater for e-buses Eberspaecher launched a new High Voltage Electrical Water Heater for e-buses, that enables electricity to be converted into heat. The device features stepless power control, allowing rapid heating of the interior for passengers and regulating the temperature of the battery without energy losses. This speeds up the charging process and extends the vehicle range. The heater h...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/02

motor and gear from Nidec, the eight functions controlled in this PoC include the inverter from Renesas with 70-100kW output, 1.5kW output DC/DC converter, a 6.6kW onboard charger (OBC), a power distribution unit (PDU), a battery management system (BMS), and positive temperature co-efficiency (PTC) heater control for vehicles. Also, the newly developed product can operate using only one MCU and a PMIC (power management IC) to control the entire 8...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/19

rification, intelligentization, carbon reduction, and comfort. At the event, Webasto showcased an eye-catching future intelligent cockpit to demonstrate innovative solutions for low-carbon intelligent mobility. The efficient drive battery solution offers robust power, and the high-voltage electric heater adjusts interior temperature and provides heat for battery thermal management. The roof integrates solar power generation and variable optical...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

BorgWarner wins contracts for High Voltage Coolant Heaters in China, Korea, Japan On October 31, 2024, BorgWarner Inc. announced that it had secured three contracts for its High Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) technology for electric vehicles in the Chinese, Korean, and Japanese markets. In China, a domestic OEM will incorporate BorgWarner’s HVCH in a fully electric SUV whose production is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2025. In Korea...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

Webasto supplies roof sensor module and 800-volt heater for Lotus Emeya Webasto SE (Webasto) announced that the new, all-electric Lotus Emeya is equipped with its retractable roof sensor module and 800-volt high-voltage heater. The roof sensor module integrates Lidar sensor and sensor availability technologies into the roof in a visually appealing manner. The high-voltage heater provides heating power of up to 10 kW for maximum comfort in the cab...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/28

intenance and shorter lifespans, this lithium battery offers a lifespan that is four times longer and charges up to five times faster. The IC-12V100-S4S offers advanced features including:•    Emergency Start/Reserve Function: Reserves 25% of the battery's power for emergencies•    Built-In Heater System: Ensures reliable charging and operation in cold conditions•    Bluetooth Monitoring: Allows users to track battery health and statu...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/23

cy (EPA) standards. Volvo Trucks’ CARB 24-compliant engine features an advanced emission control system integrated with a fully serviceable linear exhaust aftertreatment system (EATS).  Each component, including the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), Aftertreatment Heater, and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), is designed for individual servicing or replacement.  Additionally, a 48-volt alternator has been in...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/23

ll help prevent preschool children from being left behind inside vehicles, which has become a social issue. The new CX-30 also provides enhanced connected service functions. In addition to the Amazon Alexa, which allows drivers to use their voice to operate the vehicle’s air conditioning and seat heater as well as make destination and other settings in the car navigation system, the new SUV features the “Mazda Online Navi,” which enables th...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/19

to safety. According to the NHTSA report, Lucid reported on July 1 that it observed at least 10 instances of abrupt loss of drive due to a fault in the vehicle’s high voltage system. •    Another recall that affects 7,506 2022-2024 Air vehicles identifies the failure of a high voltage coolant heater to defrost the windshield, potentially hampering the drivers’ field of vision, and increasing the risk of a crash. Lucid noted it found at le...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/11

ent.  Its simple, lightweight, and modular design can seamlessly integrate into a vehicle's chassis to reduce design complexity, the system's high-performance capabilities are driven by smart electric components, such as an ingress-protected high-voltage electric compressor, a high-voltage coolant heater, and coolant pump, and Modine's proprietary heat exchangers. As a passenger thermal management system for commercial EVs, the high-voltage elec...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/03

from 3000 mm to 5750 mm, both in the design of a truck chassis and with bodies-superstructures. The first to enter the Russian market are the light-duty model Forland 3, medium-tonnage trucks Forland 5 and Forland 8, as well as the flagship Forland 12. Diesel engines are equipped with a fuel system heater and a forced burn-out system for the particulate filter. The equipment includes batteries for low temperatures. Forland 3 has a payload of up t...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/01