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| At The SEMA Show, Webasto debuted Mustang Lithium, a battery electric prototype showcasing 800-volt battery, thermal management and charging solutions. |
Webasto Announces Modular Battery System, Thermal Management and Charging Solutions
FENTON, Mich., Nov. 20 2019 – Webasto, one of the top 100
global automotive suppliers, continues to stake a claim in the rapidly
expanding e-mobility segment of the commercial vehicle and automotive
marketplace. The company exhibited elements of a new modular battery system,
thermal management and charging solutions in Ford Motor Company’s booth
recently at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Webasto won Ford’s 2019 Best of
Show Stand Award for Outstanding Achievement in Design for Mustang Lithium, a
one-off battery electric prototype with 1,000 ft-lbs of torque and over 900
horsepower.
“Webasto first entered the electric vehicle market in 2014
with the high voltage heater, as part of its strategic plan to serve its OEM
customers as they moved more decisively into the e-mobility space,” said Mark
Denny, president and CEO of Webasto Customized Solutions in North America. “Our
expansion into battery systems, battery testing equipment, thermal management
and charging systems means that both small and large manufacturers now have a
respected supplier with decades of experience working within the complex
vehicle manufacturing environment, as well as with dealers across North
America, Europe and China.”
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| Each battery pack has 35 kWh of energy and up to 10 packs can be used for a combined 350 kWh |
Battery solutions for commercial and automotive EV applications
The Webasto CV standard battery system is designed for total
scalability and configuration flexibility. Each battery pack has 35 kWh of
energy and up to 10 packs can be used for a combined 350 kWh. With 400V and
800V versions available, the system can be easily configured via the vehicle
interface box (VIB), which is the master battery management system and power
distribution unit. It is truly a plug-and-play system that reduces development
time and cost for the vehicle manufacturer.
Within the battery pack, the self-contained modules also
include desiccant cartridges that reduce condensation, integrated thermal
runaway detection sensors and state-of-the-art pressure equalization monitors
for added safety. Their compact, energy-dense format makes the battery packs
easy for engineers to configure for use on virtually any vehicle platform.
Using the Mustang Lithium to show their capabilities of both
designing custom energy storage solutions and supplying off-the-shelf standard
battery packs, Webasto set the stage for today’s revelation that its commercial
vehicle (CV) Standard Battery System is available in North America. With this
modular battery system, Webasto meets the requirements of several commercial
vehicle manufacturers to have a cost-efficient solution even for small
quantities.
Thermal Management Systems
Conditioning the battery is essential for battery life and
health. Webasto offers both off-the-shelf solutions for the CV Standard Battery
and custom developments for OEM projects. Using both active and passive
cooling, electric fluid heating and heat pump configurations, the Webasto
thermal management keeps battery systems in optimum operating temperature which
have a positive effect on performance and range.
Next generation charging stations and portable vehicle chargers
At the Mustang Lithium display, Webasto also featured its
TurboDX Level-2 charging station. The charging unit that was shown connected to
the Mustang Lithium is compatible with both plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
and battery electric vehicles, and perfect for home, business and multi-unit
dwelling applications.
The Webasto charging solution features a slim, compact
design, a durable aluminum rear enclosure and a quick-read charging status
indicator.
Webasto also offers the TurboCord portable vehicle charger.
The TurboCord lets users take their charger with them wherever they go. It can
be plugged directly into any standard 120-volt electrical outlet, or even a
240V outlet for quicker charge times, allowing total charging flexibility and
freedom.
“With the introduction of our new modular battery system,
thermal management and charging technologies, Webasto has demonstrated its
commitment to vertically integrate itself within the North American commercial
vehicle and automotive e-mobility marketplace,” Denny said.
To access images of Webasto’s new Standard Battery System,
Thermal Management and Charging Solutions, please visit: www.webasto.com
Media Contact:
RICK ASHLEY
Phone: 317-920-6105
Email: questions@octanevtm.com
Constanze Knupfer
Webasto
Charging Solutions and Battery Systems
Phone: +49 89 8 57 94-52803
Website: https://www.webasto-group.com