Rheinmetall Introduces Compact Heat Pump Solution to Optimize Climate Control in Electric Vehicles

Rheinmetall Introduces Compact Heat Pump Solution to Optimize Climate Control in Electric Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a leading provider of automotive solutions, has introduced a plug and play heat pump designed to enhance thermal management in electric vehicles (EVs). The compact and preassembled heat pump offers efficient climate control in the passenger compartment and intelligent conditioning of batteries and drive components. With its intelligent thermal management system, the heat pump improves vehicle range, material lifespan, and passenger comfort. Rheinmetall’s solution saves installation space, delivers powerful cooling and heating capabilities, and is suitable for both 400- and 800-volt applications. The plug and play nature of the heat pump allows for easy integration into various vehicle platforms, facilitating the electrification of motors in commercial vehicles, construction equipment, and boats. Rheinmetall’s innovative heat pump contributes to the growth and advancement of the electromobility market.

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 19-Jun-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall AG (ETR: RHM), a German integrated technology group active in the automotive and defence industries, is proud to present its new plug and play heat pump, offering a compact and preassembled solution for efficient thermal management in electric vehicles (EVs). This innovative component, designed with intelligent thermal control, not only improves vehicle range and material lifespan but also enhances passenger comfort.

The development of this heat pump was specifically aimed at achieving precise climate control within the vehicle cabin and intelligent conditioning of batteries and drive components in EVs. As the thermal management requirements for modern electric vehicles become increasingly demanding, the number of components and connections for cooling and the coolant circuit continues to grow. Rheinmetall’s new coolant system addresses this challenge with its compact design, saving valuable installation space.

Designed for both 400- and 800-volt applications, Rheinmetall’s plug and play heat pump delivers up to 8 kW of nominal cooling output and up to 11 kW of heating for battery-powered and hybrid systems. This versatile solution can be easily integrated into new and existing vehicle platforms, facilitating the electrification of motors in commercial vehicles, construction equipment, and boats. Additionally, it is suitable for various customer-specific applications.

As an active element of the vehicle’s thermal management system, Rheinmetall’s heat pump ensures precise conditioning of the battery and electric motor while providing efficient climate control within the passenger compartment. The connected coolant circuit utilizes water and glycol for cooling or heating purposes. With its high-precision intelligent control, Rheinmetall’s optimized thermal management system significantly contributes to economically viable, efficient, and comfortable electromobility. It not only increases the service life of components but also extends the operating range of vehicles.

By offering a complete plug and play solution for coolant systems, Rheinmetall demonstrates its commitment to the rapidly growing electromobility market. This innovative heat pump represents another important step forward in meeting the industry’s evolving needs.

More information on the product can be found at: www.rheinmetall.com/energyrecoverysystems

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SOURCE: RHEINMETALL AG