Nissens addresses thermal management systems
The thermal management systems – AC and engine/battery cooling – in new energy vehicles (NEVs), which include hybrid and fully electric cars, are more advanced than in their conventional combustion engine powered cousins, according to Nissens Automotive Head of Marketing – Group Content Director, Jan Zieleskiewicz, and so require specific attention when they are maintained and repaired.
This presents the independent sector with a real opportunity; there is great potential should workshops gear themselves up to offer the appropriate level of service and if you step forward with the replacement parts that are required.
Many NEVs’ thermal systems rely on heat pump solutions, which are more advanced than a typical AC loop, and these systems are crucial for an electric car’s mobility, range, battery, charging and driving comfort.
Although there are many components within these thermal management systems, one of the central products is the condenser, because a fault with this part of the system can potentially render the vehicle immobile or at least impact its comfort or battery cooling efficiency.
Coupled with the fact that they are mounted where they can gain the greatest air flow, which means they are also exposed to the elements – road spray, debris and salt etc – they are among the components most likely to be struck by corrosion. As a result, whenever a NEV enters the workshop, it would be wise for technicians to undertake a visual inspection of the system, paying particular attention to the condition of the condenser.
Don’t forget the expansion valve and cooling fan
Two other associated components should also be considered: the expansion valve and the cooling fan. Should the condenser need to be replaced, so should the expansion valve, and irrespective of the need for the replacement of any of the system’s components, the cooling fan should be checked – wiring/connectors and operational parameters – and replaced if necessary.
If you are willing to embrace these emerging opportunities, Nissens Automotive could be the perfect partner for the NEV challenge, as we have decades of aftermarket expertise and a comprehensive product range that reflects the rapid developments in vehicle technology.
As a result, we have established a wide range of NEV thermal management engine products alongside our AC programme, as well as an engine efficiency and emissions parts range. These cater for the majority of makes and models within the European car parc, with the 2025 condenser range, for example, providing for 79% of the European NEV car parc.
In addition, all these products are manufactured to genuine Nissens quality standards to provide the independent service and repair sector with premium grade replacement components, that deliver trouble-free installation and excellent performance.
Crucially, as well as being tested to ensure their suitability for these NEV thermal systems, our condensers benefit from the application of a durable long life corrosion protection coating, to counter the effects of weathering and premature decay.
Another notable benefit is the quality of the product packaging, which provides protection against damage during transportation.
