MAHLE releases electric vehicle thermal management guide for technicians

Free technical guidance offers technicians an introduction to EV high voltage thermal systems

MAHLE releases electric vehicle thermal management guide for technicians

MAHLE Aftermarket UK has launched a new guide for technicians on thermal management in electric and hybrid vehicles.

The document looks at the high voltage thermal systems in electric vehicles and the different types of cooling including a refrigerant based cooling system and coolant and refrigerant based circuit cooling.

Exploring the key components of electric vehicle thermal systems, it offers practical tips for technicians working on hybrid and electric vehicles including maintenance and breakdown assistance and towing.

A MAHLE spokesperson said: “Based on a study by management consultants Pricewaterhouse-Coopers, every third new car registered in Europe in 2030 could be an electric car.

“So, it is no longer a question of whether vehicles with electric, hybrid, or even hydrogen technologies will really catch on.

“Rather, they will soon become part of everyday life on our roads.

“These vehicles will also have to be serviced and repaired and therefore the subject of thermal management will become more complex.

“The temperature control of the battery and power electronics plays just as important a role in this respect as the heating and cooling of the vehicle cabin.

“Air-conditioning components are also required for these types of drive and their importance is even increasing, since the air-conditioning system often has a direct or indirect influence on the cooling of the batteries and electronics. “

Also covered by MAHLE is interior air-conditioning and the differences of these systems in combustion engines and electric and hybrid vehicles.

The guide offers insight and diagrams on high voltage air-conditioning compressors for full hybrid vehicles and temperature management of the battery in electric and hybrid vehicles.

The new guide is available for technicians to download online.

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