BorgWarner said it was supplying its advanced high-voltage positive temperature coefficient (PTC) cabin heating technology for “a new electric vehicle (EV) for a globally known EV automaker”.
The supplier claims its technology enables more efficient use of energy while providing rapid cabin heating.
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“We take pride in delivering critically important technology solutions to support our customers’ goals,” said Joe Fadool, president and general Manager of BW’s emissions and thermal systems unit. “We are excited to offer a solution that addresses these challenges while providing driver comfort.”
Limited waste heat impedes heating the cabin. Independent of waste heat, this cabin heater warms the air stream coming from the blower, delivering a comfortable and odour-free cabin environment (due, a company video says, to the absence of glues and pastes in its construction) while saving battery power due to efficient operation.
Featuring ceramic PTC components as core elements of the design, the cabin heater self regulates to ensure high power heating is available in cold temperatures, when it is needed most. As temperatures rise and heating demand decreases, the energy is automatically reduced. The cabin heater offers up to 7kW of power, provides dual zone functionality for reduced waste compared with single zone solutions, and contributes to nearly silent operation of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
Suppliers traditionally do not name OEM customers and specific vehicles until several months after launch.
