EV Heat Pump HVAC System Overview | New Training Module

Technological innovation, environmental responsibility and occupant comfort are the factors driving air conditioning development in battery electric vehicles.

The systems used by vehicle manufacturers also include some level of battery thermal management capability, whereby the vehicle’s air conditioning system takes some of the responsibility of maintaining optimal traction battery temperatures during charging and discharge conditions.

In the latest addition to our EV Braking & Cooling Systems course, we have a look at how a modern electric vehicle HVAC system operates and the differences found when compared to a conventional system.

The topics covered in this training module include:

• Heat pump compressor operation and the different types used by various OEMs
• The differences between BEV and ICE compressor lubricants, and why these must be used
• The roll of multi directional refrigerant valves and valve blocks within the heat pump system

This module will be the latest addition to our growing library of over 380 technical training videos, covering the following key areas:

Electrical   |   Engine   |   Chassis   |   Drivetrain   |   Driver Assist
HVAC   |   Diagnostics   |   Servicing   |   Hybrid & Electric Vehicles