AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TI
Fluid Systems (LSE: TIFS), a leading global supplier of automotive
fluid systems technology, has started high volume production of new
thermal products, assemblies and technology for the new Volkswagen
ID.3 and ID.4 battery electric vehicles. The ID.3 is a compact
hatchback and the first production model based on the modular
electric drive matrix (MEB) from Volkswagen. The release of
the ID.4, an electric compact SUV, will follow.
"We are excited to announce the launch of these new battery
electric vehicle components. With this product line, TI Fluid
Systems has taken another important step to its future of becoming
an integrated thermal management supplier for the battery
electrical vehicle market," commented Bill
Kozyra, President and CEO of TI Fluid Systems.
This new application of heat pump technology using R744 (also
called CO2) refrigerant provides both heating and cooling for the
cabin comfort and operates at a higher efficiency in certain
conditions for significant battery range extension. TI Fluid
Systems assembles the heat pump module with the electronic valves,
accumulator, bracket, and chiller with associated high pressure
aluminum lines. The heat pump valve assembly are supplied from TI
Fluid System's Jablonec Plant in the Czech Republic.
TI Fluid Systems will also be supplying the Chassis Thermal
Coolant Loop Line Assemblies that are manufactured in various
materials including lightweight engineered polymers. TIFS has
commissioned a new plant in Tangier, Morocco for the battery electric vehicle
market. This plant supplies the finished hoses to Tauste,
Spain for final assembly and
verification test.
TI Fluid Systems is the Tier 1 Global Supplier for these BEV
products.
About TI Fluid Systems
TI Fluid Systems is a leading
global manufacturer of fluid storage, carrying and delivery systems
primarily for the light duty automotive market. With nearly 100
years of automotive fluid systems experience, TI Fluid Systems has
manufacturing facilities in 108 locations across 28 countries
serving all major global OEMs.
For more information, visit www.tifluidsystems.com.
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