What’s Happening
Carrar, a leading innovator in thermal management solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), and Gentherm, a global pioneer in thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies for the automotive industry, have come together to revolutionize the EV sector. Their partnership aims to deliver EV battery modules leveraging a two-phase immersion thermal management solution that ensures absolute control of liquid level, vapor, and pressure at all times.
Why It Matters
Gentherm will provide the valves necessary for the thermal management system, ensuring optimal control of liquid levels, vapor, and pressure inside battery modules and packs. This system holds, regardless of the speed at which the vehicle travels, the nature of terrains it traverses, or the intensity of the charging process.
Key Points
Carrar’s pioneering two-phase immersion technology maintains a stable temperature for EV batteries, irrespective of the surrounding environment. This unique technology allows for ultrafast charging while extending the battery’s lifespan and driving range. Importantly, it also enhances safety by preventing thermal runaway.
Carrar’s CEO, Avinoam Rubinstain, sees this collaboration as a significant step in providing a two-phase thermal management solution for EVs. Gentherm’s experience and reputation in producing high-quality thermal products and precision valves complement this joint venture. This strategic partnership further underscores the firm’s dedication to co-product development, Go-to-Market strategies, and investment.
Bottom Line
“This collaboration will enable Carrar to deliver robust, high-quality battery modules, which are designed to be manufactured at scale,” said Thomas Stocker, Gentherm’s Senior VP and GM. The solution is expected to have twice the lifespan of standard battery modules, contributing significantly to sustainability by reducing the need for replacement EV batteries. Moreover, this partnership produces an advanced thermal solution that caters to the increasing demand for safe, efficient, and eco-friendly EVs.
The joint battery modules will comply with all European and American EV sustainability and safety standards. Carrar and Gentherm will showcase their combined solution at the Battery Show in Stuttgart from May 23-25, available for viewing at the Carrar/Gentherm booth # 8-D70.
