Rethinking Thermal Management with the CM-Series CTMS: From Components to Systems
If you’ve worked on electrified platforms, you’ll already know this: thermal management has quietly become one of the most complex parts of the application. It’s no longer just about keeping a battery within a safe temperature range, or ensuring the cabin stays comfortable. You’re now dealing with multiple thermal loads (hydrogen fuel cells, battery packs, […]
Pressure, Flow Rate and Electric Water Pumps: What Really Matters in Modern Thermal Management Systems
If you’ve ever looked at an electric water pump datasheet and thought, “That flow rate looks plenty,” you’re not alone. Flow rate is usually the headline figure. It’s easy to compare, easy to specify, and easy to misunderstand. In reality, flow rate only matters if the pump can deliver it at the pressure your system demands. And […]
Electric Buses: 5 Winter Maintenance Top Tips To Keep Your Fleets On The Road
Operating bus and coach fleets is a complex task. You need to be able to balance reliability, comfort, and safety for passengers in all conditions. Maintenance sits at the heart of this, helping to ensure vehicles and their HVAC systems operate efficiently throughout the year. During the winter months, this becomes even more critical. Falling […]
5 Best Practices for F-Gas Compliance in Heavy Vehicle Thermal Systems
Staying Compliant: How OEMs and Operators Can Meet F-Gas Regulations with Confidence In our previous thermal academy blog, we did a deep dive into F-gas regulations, exploring how the latest F-gas legislation is reshaping refrigerant choices and thermal system design across bus and coach, off-highway, rail, special vehicle, and stationary power sectors. This follow-up focuses […]
F-Gas Regulations: What Heavy Vehicle OEMs and Operators Need to Know
Regardless whether you’re cooling batteries on an electric bus, managing HVAC in a mining truck, or controlling temperatures in a battery energy storage system, refrigerants and F-gases sit at the heart of every modern thermal management system. For engineers working in bus and coach, off-highway, special vehicle and stationary power applications, the latest F-gas regulations […]
Electric Bus and Coach Thermal Advice: 5 Summer Maintenance Tips For Service Operators
Summer heat can be tough on electric buses and coaches — especially when thermal systems are under strain. If cooling and HVAC systems aren’t properly maintained, it can mean uncomfortable journeys for passengers, driver discontent, reduced range, and even vehicle breakdowns when you need them most. Without a bit of forward planning, even the most […]
Understanding Condensing in Thermal Systems: Direct vs Indirect Approaches
Whether you’re designing the next-generation electric bus or engineering a robust stationary power system, managing heat efficiently is critical to an application’s operation. And when it comes to cooling with refrigerants, understanding how condensing works – and the method you choose to do it – can make a major difference to system performance, complexity, and […]
The Role of Electric Water Pumps in the Heating and Cooling of Heavy Vehicles
When it comes to keeping heavy vehicles and stationary power applications running efficiently – whether it’s a battery-electric bus, a fuel-cell-powered truck, or even a hydrogen combustion excavator – thermal management is one of the most critical systems. And at the heart of that system? The electric water pump. Gone are the days when water pumps were […]
Active vs Passive: Cooling in Heavy Vehicles and Stationary Power Applications
In today’s evolving landscape of electrified and hybrid power systems, efficient thermal management is no longer optional—it’s essential. Whether it’s for electric buses, trucks, or stationary power systems, cooling is critical to maintaining performance, extending component lifespan, and preventing overheating. As power demands rise, so does the need for robust cooling systems capable of handling […]
