ZF presents TherMaS, an innovative thermal management system designed to increase the range and efficiency of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Among the pluses are increased autonomy and a compact, modular design: it takes up little space, facilitating integration on different platforms and allowing greater flexibility in the placement of key components, such as the heat pump and fluid control unit. Other advantages that ZF reports are quick installation and three performance classes: TherMaS will be available in three versions, adaptable to different needs and vehicle types. It uses less than 150 grams of natural propane (R290) as refrigerant, a solution exempt from PFAS restrictions and significantly more sustainable than the approximately 900 grams of R1234yf used by conventional systems. ZF points out that TherMaS offers manufacturers the opportunity to increase the range of electric vehicles without the need for larger batteries or more efficient motors.
