Cooper Standard Introduces Revolutionary eCoFlowTM Switch Pump
Slice of Manufacturing Team
07/19/2024
First-of-its-kind: Combines electric water pump and valve in a single module.
- Efficiency Improvements: Enhances system efficiency and reduces complexity.
- Space and Component Reduction: Reduces packaging space and eliminates extra connectors and wire harnesses.
- Thermal Management: Ideal for fully electrified and hybrid vehicles, offering fluid flow switching and regulating.
- Environmental Impact: Potentially reduces battery cell needs, improving vehicle carbon footprint.Key Highlights:
Source (PR Newswire)
Quotes
“ "Our eCoFlow Switch Pump is the 'first of its kind' solution that enables customers to reduce the complexity of the thermal management system within their vehicles while improving overall system efficiency." ”
Chris Couch, President, Fluid Handling Systems and Chief Technology Officer at Cooper Standard
Our Take:
The introduction of Cooper Standard's eCoFlow™ Switch Pump represents a significant leap forward in thermal management technology for the automotive industry. By integrating the functions of an electric water pump and an electrically driven valve into a single module, Cooper Standard addresses the critical need for efficiency and space-saving in electric and hybrid vehicles. This innovation not only simplifies the complexity of thermal management systems but also contributes to environmental sustainability by potentially reducing battery cell requirements. The collaboration with Saleri Group further underscores the importance of partnerships in driving technological advancements. Cooper Standard's eCoFlow Switch Pump is set to become a pivotal component in the journey towards a more efficient and electrified automotive future.
