Innovation
Shaping clean mobility
Shaping the future
The transformation to clean mobility
The defossilization of industry and transport is an important building block for climate protection and resource conservation. Through product innovations that reduce the pollutant emissions of internal combustion engines by up to 90 percent or heating solutions that do not affect the range of e‑vehicles, we are contributing to the clean and quiet mobility of the future. Hydrogen technology is an important option for climate‑neutral energy generation. Our components increase the performance level of fuel cell systems in mobile and stationary applications. We are working towards our goal of generating 50 percent of our net sales independently of the passenger car combustion engine. Today, we are already at 48 percent – an important step for the future.
17.5 %
INCREASE IN R&D EFFORT
compared to the previous year
3,802
ACTIVE APPLICATIONS AND GRANTED PATENTS WORLDWIDE
Product development
In order to make innovations available to a broad market as quickly as possible, Eberspächer is increasingly relying on modern development and production methods. All the processes of the company are becoming increasingly digitized. Entry into production with real parts and components can take place later in the product creation cycle. This minimizes the use of resources for the production of prototypes and test series in a sustainable way.
Product innovation
Expertise for different drive technologies
Optimized combustion engines and hybrid drives will play a very important role in the mobility transition that is about to take place because they can reduce emissions even further. Purem by Eberspächer takes various approaches to reducing pollutant emissions. One is the active heating of certain components of the emission control system. The Active Heating product family’s solutions allow, for example, pollutant emissions to be reduced by up to 90 percent. Components for fuel cell systems and the hydrogen engine expand the portfolio for future drive technologies.
Low-emission thermal management solutions
In the context of growing e-mobility, specially designed electric heaters for use in hybrid and electric vehicles are becoming increasingly important. These provide comfort in the vehicle and at the same time protect the traction battery from loss of capacity and performance as well as premature ageing in cold weather. We are also investigating the use of synthetic or alternative fuels for existing heating solutions. In electric city bus transport, the use of the natural refrigerant R744 ensures almost emission-free thermal management. Eberspächer Vecture has many years of expertise in the field of electronics manufacturing services and supplies international customers in the non-automotive sector with safe battery management systems.
Resource-saving battery management systems
While the automation of various driving functions in cars is increasing, the products of the Automotive Controls division ensure the safety of passengers and drivers. Electronic modules and systems ensure the fault-free operation of the vehicle power grid up to level 5 autonomous driving. Smart power controls switch off or reverse an affected area in the event of a fault in order to protect components that are important for driving. Supercapacitor modules in 12 V or 48 V versions guarantee a continuous supply of power to the power grid and critical electrical consumers in an emergency. Battery management systems for 12 V batteries protect the lithium-ion cells and monitor the charging and discharging behavior. Compared to conventional lead-acid batteries, they enable a reduction in CO2 emissions thanks to the weight saving.
Hydrogen technology
Hydrogen is an important energy carrier — especially when it comes to the decarbonization of industry and transport. A key component for fuel cell performance is air compressors — the core competence of Eberspächer Vairex. They make a significant contribution to the efficiency, best‑possible setup, and durability of the whole system. In the case of the hydrogen engine, the focus is on exhaust gas aftertreatment of PM, PN, CO and HC from the engine oil path and the reduction of nitrogen oxide. Our development activities also include the design of the materials used for the new fuel.
Our area of action Innovation in examples
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Innovation management and new business areas