2024 - 2029
MoldTecs SAS hosted representatives from Centrale Nantes' management and research teams, on Friday 15 November, to celebrate the launch of their bilateral partnership via an industrial research chair.
The engineering activities linked to this Chair began in October. The aim of the partnership, known as TETReIS, is to develop innovative thermoplastic parts to optimise heat loss from vehicles, thereby improving their efficiency and range.
The scope of activity covers electric vehicles as well as hydrogen and alternative fuel vehicles.
With the transition to more environmentally-friendly vehicles, the thermal management of electrical and electronic components has become a decisive factor in guaranteeing the performance and durability of electric vehicles (EVs). The lithium-ion batteries used to power these vehicles have to operate within specific temperature ranges in order to prevent overheating, reduce deterioration and maximise efficiency.
One of the main challenges is range, which is directly linked to energy efficiency and therefore to the thermal management of the system.
Fast charging is also a major issue: although it is becoming increasingly widespread as a means of improving the user experience, it generates a significant amount of heat in the batteries, limiting the speed of charge and potentially affecting their lifespan.
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