Thermal Management System with R744
Schaeffler’s thermal management with R744 (CO2 - carbon dioxide) combines advanced system know-how with innovative component technology to maximize vehicle efficiency and sustainability. By enhancing heat pump efficiency and increasing cooling capacity, the system improves range and fast-charging capabilities through precise control of battery and cabin temperatures. Its use of a climate-neutral refrigerant complements the system's high performance with eco-friendliness, establishing it as a future-ready solution in the field of electromobility.
Highlights
- Natural refrigerant system
- High performance
- High dynamic
Advantages
- Direct refrigerant heat exchange to cabin and ambient
- No limitation in refrigerant filling and no secondary loop losses
- Adjustable to given system needs (connections, packaging and components)
- Reduced energy consumption for climatization
- Electric heater can be replaced
- Scaling of compressor possible
- Core components developed and produced in-house
Features
- Coolant and refrigerant circuit combined in one unit
- Refrigerant circuit designed for R744
- Water pumps and coolant control valves integrated
- Combined conditioning of cabin, powertrain and battery
- Scalability by platform approach
- Centralized LIN interface