Electrification and energy management
FORVIA is supporting automotive manufacturers as they reduce fleet emissions, comply with air-quality regulations, and shift from ultra-low to zero emissions. There is no universal one-size-fits-all technology solution: considering the variety of user requirements for vehicles, regional regulations, automakers’ roadmaps, and the uncertainty surrounding raw material supply for batteries, tomorrow’s mobility environment will be characterized by a mix of powertrain technologies.
To meet these diverse needs, FORVIA offers a range of solutions: ultra-low emissions technology for depolluting 22 million internal combustion engine passenger and light commercial vehicles; a growing portfolio of technologies to optimize the performance, range and efficiency of battery electric vehicles; storage and distribution systems; and fuel cell stacks through our joint venture Symbio for zero-emission hydrogen. In strategic terms, this broad product portfolio ensures the relevance of our offer across all powertrains.
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Powertrain & Electrification 2.0
Powertrain & Electrification 2.0
We are supporting automakers on their electrification journey with a full range of technologies for battery electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles, energy and thermal management and electrical/electronic architecture (E/E architecture) bringing improved powertrain efficiency and performance, safe and sustainable operational solutions for energy management and simplified compact E/E architecture.
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Battery Management System
Battery Management System
Battery electronics deliver secure and efficient management of Lithium-Ion batteries in hybrid and electric vehicles. The modular battery management system offers peak performance, monitoring voltage, temperature, and current, with a scalable design adaptable to a variety of battery architectures.
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DC/DC Converter
DC/DC Converter
This high voltage DC/DC converter ensures efficient power conversion for electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles. It provides a flexible, scalable design for optimal thermal management and high efficiency. The innovative single-stage design reduces complexity and costs, enhancing vehicle performance.
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Coolant Control Hub
Coolant Control Hub
The Coolant Control Hub (CCH) from FORVIA HELLA is an innovative subsystem that is revolutionizing thermal management. CCH, which will be launched on the market as soon as this year, connects the cooling circuits for the battery, electric motor and vehicle interior. At CES 2024, the next level of CCH, with a maximum integration level now also including air conditioning, was launched. With the extension to the refrigerant cycle, CCH max can replace the refrigerant R-1234yf with natural refrigerants such as CO2 or propane in a safe and economical way.
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High Voltage Powerbox
High Voltage Powerbox
Presented at CES 2024, the latest FORVIA HELLA HV PowerBox offers a high-voltage DC/DC2 converter with an onboard charger in a single device. The solution provides a safe and stable onboard power supply tailored to a vehicle’s platform with reduced costs, installation space and weight. In addition, the PowerBox is specifically designed for cost-optimized production in large quantities. As a component in the electrical/ electronic (E/E) architecture, the HV PowerBox shows how FORVIA can adapt existing products in its portfolio as new opportunities arise, enabling communication between hardware components in an electronic powertrain environment.
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Intelligent Power Distribution Module
Intelligent Power Distribution Module
After introducing the first eFuse to the market in 2023, FORVIA HELLA is now one of the first to replace the traditional fuse functionality in the Intelligent Power Distribution Module. This solution manages any operational concerns regarding the power distribution within demanding vehicle powertrains, an especially important aspect as vehicles move toward autonomous driving. Our integrated eFuse recognizes and reacts to critical energy-usage-related safety situations, requesting energy management changes to prevent issues from occurring.
Our hydrogen technologies
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Conformable Hydrogen Tank
Conformable Hydrogen Tank
The FORVIA conformable tank is a disruptive Type IV tank innovation under development that will offer up to 50% more storage capacity and greater autonomy compared to conventional cylindrical tanks. This plug & play storage module will allow a perfect fit in Battery Pack packaging volume thanks to the adaptive outer shape.
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Smart Tank System
Smart Tank System
The FORVIA Smart tank system is a new generation of connected systems to support aftersales & a circular economy. Thanks to on-board sensors and a recording system for data collection, unique algorithms will increase inspection autonomy and facilitate active monitoring, optimizing downtime and maximizing the lifespan of components.
Fuel Cell Stack Systems
Fuel Cell Stack Systems
Symbio’s broad portfolio of hydrogen-powered fuel cell systems meet all performance, durability and range requirements for sustainable and competitive on-road and off-road mobility. Symbio, an equal-share joint venture between Forvia, Michelin and Stellantis, combines industrial and technological leadership with innovation excellence to design and manufacture pre-integrated and pre-validated systems, based on Proton Exchange Membrane technology. In 2023 Symbio opened the largest integrated Gigafactory for fuel cells in Europe.
