Kendrion made a splendid presentation on themes like hybrid, e-mobility and predictive driving at IAA 2018. The company’s attractive booth showcased a Thermal Management Solution on a glass board precisely depicting control of coolant volume flow and valve functions.
Mr. Marco Kiene, Team Manager – Sales, Kendrion (Markdorf) GmbH, said: “Although a lot of vehicles are moving to electric, hybrid and fuel cell systems, in the next 10-15 years there will still be vehicles with combustion engine.”
“They will co-exist and will need improvements to get cleaner air to get better fuel efficiency. The product we have showcased is for engines, battery cooling and also for hybrids and electric vehicles. We can use the principle of our core competencies for future mobility, and that’s the reason we are promoting it. With predictive driving, our product is really controllable and would be part of smart trucks as it is controlled by the sensors inside the thermal systems.”
Designed and patented by Kendrion, the system, also referred to as Thermal Control Systems (TCS), intelligently controls the engine cooling, resulting in extended engine service life and lower fuel consumption, thus reducing CO2 emissions significantly when compared to custom wax thermostats.
Even when the world adopts any of the technologies like hybrid and electric, one always will need to ‘on and off something’. This is where Kendrion will bring in its expertise as it is not only good at valves but also at switching. “We are coming from combustion engines, but using our core competencies of valves, solenoids, dampers, clutches and switches into future mobility like hybrids, electric-where we have a smaller and a larger engine (the dual engine with the clutch in the middle as one can switch on and off). Our core competencies, coupled with new opportunities, will prove efficient for vehicle manufacturers,” added Mr. Kiene.
Asked about Kendrion’s business in India, he replied: “India will be an interesting market in the near future with electrification coming in; we might find some interesting partner in the region. We are designing both mild- and full-electric solutions that will be suitable for last mile connected vehicles. Till then, Europe and North America will remain the core markets for us.”
Sharing his feedback on the fair, Mr. Kiene asserted his optimism, saying: “The IAA Commercial Vehicles is a meeting place for decision-makers of the automotive industry. It offers a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and developments, and hence it is amazing to be here and network with industry folks.”