Gasgoo Awards 2023 applicant:Integrated thermal management module for electric vehicles with smart controller from Hilite Automotive System (Changshu) Co., Ltd.

Product: Integrated thermal management module for electric vehicles with smart controller. 

Description

Hilite's integrated thermal management module solution includes: refrigerant side integrated valve Island & integrated module, coolant side integrated module, large integrated module for refrigerant side and coolant side, and the thermal management integrated module controller. It effectively saves costs and layout space. By adjusting the working mode of the thermal management integrated module, precise control of the overall vehicle energy flow can be achieved, further providing safer, more comfortable, and multifunctional services for new energy vehicles.

Unique advantages

Hilite TMS offers a one-stop solution, with refrigerant valves featuring low leakage, high durability, and stability. The multi-way water valve, as an innovative product, adopts a face-sealed design, boasting small size, light weight, low internal leakage, and superior performance.

Application

Hilite's integrated thermal management module finds wide applications in pure electric or hybrid vehicles for various thermal management tasks. This includes water cooling or direct cooling for batteries, water cooling and waste heat recovery for electric drives, cabin refrigeration, and heat pump heating. The integrated module combines most thermal management components within limited space, reducing costs, decreasing weight, and enhancing heat transfer efficiency. The smart controller also supports over-the-air (OTA) upgrades. The thermal management integrated module enables adaptive and complex thermal management for electric vehicles, reducing overall vehicle costs, increasing driving range, and simultaneously ensuring passenger comfort and safety.

Prospect

Hilite adheres to the principle of “In China, For China” and will further expand our sustainable business in China through upgraded NEV R&D center, factory, and software capabilities. In March 2023, Hilite China successfully passed the ASPICE CL2 certification, indicating a significant advancement in their software development process, providing a robust assurance of high-quality products. Hilite is committed to continuous investment in software applications and aims to move towards even higher standards in the future. Regarding company strategy, Hilite aims to become a key participant in the core valve products of thermal management in the short to medium term. In the long term, building on our foundation in thermal management core valve products, we will strive to become a major participant in thermal management module products.