Vitesco Technologies Begins Large-Scale Production of Battery Management Electronics for Leading Chinese Automaker

Vitesco Technologies Begins Large-Scale Production of Battery Management Electronics for Leading Chinese Automaker

(IN BRIEF) Vitesco Technologies has commenced large-scale production of its Battery Management Controller (BMC) in Changchun, China, for a leading Chinese automaker’s new electric vehicle models. This component is crucial for EV safety and efficiency, monitoring key battery parameters and supporting over-the-air updates. The production launch completes Vitesco’s electrification product portfolio in China, enhancing their support for clean mobility.

(PRESS RELEASE) REGENSBURG, 23-Jul-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Vitesco Technologies, a premier international supplier of advanced powertrain technologies and electrification solutions, has launched serial production of its battery management electronics in Changchun, China. This marks the first large-scale production of these components, which will be used by a leading Chinese car manufacturer in its new electric vehicle models.

Key Component for EV Efficiency and Safety

The battery management electronics, known as the Battery Management Controller (BMC), are integral to the battery management system (BMS) in electric vehicles. This core component ensures the safety and efficiency of electric vehicles by monitoring critical battery parameters such as voltage, current, and temperature. Equipped with precise data acquisition circuits and specialized software, the BMC processes data from the Cell Supervising Circuit (CSC) to monitor battery status effectively.

Thomas Stierle, Member of the Executive Board and Head of the Electrification Solutions Division at Vitesco Technologies, commented, “With the serial production start of our battery management control electronics in Changchun, we have completed our portfolio for electrification in China. Our product range now includes highly integrated electric axle drive systems, electronic control units, intelligent sensors, battery management systems, as well as energy and thermal management systems. This puts us in a position to support our customers even more comprehensively on their path to clean mobility.”

Ensuring Safety and Continuous Improvement

The BMC not only monitors and processes battery data but also activates safety mechanisms if parameters exceed defined limits. These responses can include reducing current or triggering relays to ensure vehicle safety. Furthermore, the BMC supports over-the-air (OTA) software updates, allowing continuous system performance optimization.

Enhanced Electrification Portfolio in China

With the initiation of this large-scale production, Vitesco Technologies has significantly enhanced its product portfolio in China, now offering a comprehensive suite of solutions for electric vehicles. This expansion underscores the company’s commitment to supporting clean mobility and advancing the electrification of the automotive industry in one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets.

For more information on Vitesco Technologies and its advanced powertrain solutions, visit their website or contact their media relations team.

Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge drive systems for sustainable mobility. With intelligent system solutions and components for electric, hybrid, and internal combustion drive systems, Vitesco Technologies is making mobility clean, efficient, and affordable. The product portfolio
includes electric drives, electronic controls, sensors and actuators, and exhaust gas treatment solutio ns. In 2023,

Vitesco Technologies generated sales of around €9.23 billion and employs a workforce of around 35,500 employees at 50 locations. Vitesco Technologies is headquartered in Regensburg, Germany.

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simone.geldhaeuser@vitesco.com

SOURCE: Vitesco Technologies