Leading technology company delivering sustainable mobility solutions, BorgWarner, on Tuesday announced that it will provide its innovative High-Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) for the BMW Group’s iX and i4 fully electric architecture.
According to a press release from the company, the system regulates the battery’s thermal management and cabin heating, thereby increasing the battery’s driving range and durability.
Available in power variations ranging from 3-10kW for operating voltages ranging from 250 to 500V, the HVCH aids OEMs in vehicle development by providing a solution with a small modular design and a reduced package size and weight. In addition, it has a high thermal power density and, due to its low thermal mass and improved efficiency, it can heat up quickly, the release added.
Key components of the HVCH are stainless steel thick film heating elements (TFE), which are housed in solid die-cast aluminium that offers electromagnetic shielding and resists thermal shock, vibration and mechanical stress. The robustness of the TFE delivers longer product life.
Joe Fadool, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Emissions, Thermal and Turbo Systems, said, “For more than 20 years, we have successfully cooperated with the BMW Group, providing them with numerous solutions for combustion-powered vehicles. We are especially pleased to also support their line of premium electric vehicles, contributing to the advancement of future mobility and a cleaner environment.”
Further, as part of its Charging Forward initiative, BorgWarner is accelerating its electrification strategy and has announced plans to grow electric vehicle revenues to approximately 45% by 2030, along with a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality 2035, the release added.