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EXECUTIVE VIEWPOINTS
Catering to off-highway EVs'
unique thermal needs
Modine exec says EV thermal management systems have evolved significantly
from the technology used by ICE vehicles just five years ago.
by Gina Maria Bonini
Flexibility is required when designing
and placing thermal management
components for off-highway EVs that
are diverse in form and function.
A
rarity only a few years ago,
electric vehicles (EVs) are
becoming part of the daily
lives of constantly increasing
numbers of drivers. In the first quarter
of 2024 alone, passenger EV sales
soared by about 25% compared to the
same period in 2023, according to the
IEA's annual Global EV Outlook. While
the passenger EV market charges
ahead toward widespread adoption,
the off-highway vehicle segment lags
in electrification.
The burly and rugged workhorses
that do the heavy lifting in construction
and agriculture have been slower in
embracing electrification due to their
heavier workloads and duty cycles. In
addition to larger batteries, traction
motors and countless other components,
the electrification of this class of
vehicles also requires a steep learning
curve, all of which impact stakeholders
TRUCK & OFF-HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Gina Maria Bonini, VP and general
manager for EVs at Modine.
" Re-powering
an ICE platform
requires a delicate
balance of
innovation and
practicality. "
up and down the value chain. For example, navigating
range requirements and harsh environmental conditions
remain industry-wide challenges in electrifying
off-highway machinery, as does installing the necessary
infrastructure of chargers to keep the fleet running.
With over a century of expertise designing diesel
and gasoline engine thermal systems, Modine now
stands at the forefront of the transition to electricity as
an off-highway vehicle fuel. Drawing on its experience
in systematic approaches to either removing or adding
heat in complex, high-availability, heavy-duty vehicles,
Modine has been applying the lessons from its past
challenges to build EV thermal management systems
that cater to the unique needs of off-highway vehicles.
Right-sizing under design
constraints
Vehicles ranging from compact forklifts to imposing
industrial cranes have unique space constraints.
Because the off-highway market is in the early days
of electrification with nascent but growing demand,
re-powering an existing vehicle has become an early
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Truck & Off-Highway Engineering - June 2024 - Intro
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