As the automotive industry progresses towards an electrified future, innovation is crucial to enhancing vehicle efficiency and range. Cooper Standard has introduced the eCoFlow Switch Pump, the first in its new eCoFlow™ product line, in partnership with Saleri Group. This innovative product integrates the functions of an electric water pump and electrically driven valve into a single coolant control module. This scalable technology is designed for all powertrains but is particularly beneficial for the complex thermal management needs of fully electrified and hybrid vehicles. By combining these functions, the eCoFlow Switch Pump offers automakers significant improvements in efficiency, part consolidation, reduced electrical wiring, and minimized packaging space.
The eCoFlow system optimizes thermal management by eliminating traditional inefficiencies like pressure drops and waste. Its advanced design ensures smoother transitions in fluid flow, preventing pressure spikes and system noise. A single electrical connection handles the system’s pumping and fluid control functions, reducing the need for additional connectors and wire harnesses. This integration not only simplifies the vehicle’s thermal management system but also reduces the vehicle’s overall carbon footprint by potentially lowering battery cell requirements. Cooper Standard’s eCoFlow Switch Pump represents a major advancement in supporting the automotive industry’s shift towards more efficient and sustainable electrified vehicles.
