Modine brings customized solutions to the all-electric
last-mile delivery van category, adaptable to fit any size
chassis.
RACINE,
Wis., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As
commercial fleet owners move to electric vehicles (EVs) to cut
emissions, Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD, "Modine"),
a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and
solutions, today announced working with leading specialty vehicle
manufacturer The Shyft Group to deploy a custom EVantage™
Thermal Management System for Blue Arc™ EV Solutions Class 3
all-electric delivery vehicle. The Modine EVantage™ Solution for
Shyft delivers an integrated system for battery thermal management,
power electronics cooling, and passenger comfort.
Blue Arc's purpose-built commercial EV chassis from The Shyft
Group meets the demanding needs of commercial fleet applications
and duty cycles. With the particular focus on the safety of the
Blue Arc chassis, the Modine solution fits inside the vehicle frame
rails with the other battery elements. This in-rail system design
provides better protection for the driver and allows for more
customization and functional cargo space than externally mounted
batteries on retrofitted trucks.
"The Blue Arc platform is a first-of-its-kind commercial EV
chassis that leverages the strength of Tier-1 suppliers like Modine
to deliver critical vehicle systems to meet the high expectations
of our customers," said Eric Fisher,
senior vice president and general manager, Shyft Innovations, The
Shyft Group. "The collaboration between Shyft and Modine builds on
each company's strengths. Our expertise in developing and
manufacturing custom chassis and work truck bodies through our
Shyft Work-Driven Design™ process combined with Modine's deep
experience in EV thermal management for medium-duty trucks means we
can help ensure safety and functionality for our commercial
electric fleet customers."
With more than 100 years in transportation industry engineering,
Modine produces complete EV thermal management systems that keep
battery, traction motor, and power electronics temperatures within
optimal temperature ranges under all operating conditions. With the
EVantage suite of thermal management products, Modine provides
standard and purpose-built solutions that meet the needs of
customer applications across the commercial vehicle segment.
EVantage products optimize system cooling and heating while
minimizing power draw and managing thermal conditions during
vehicle operations and charging to improve commercial EV
performance, longevity, range, and safety.
"The collaboration with Shyft is anchored in our commitment to
innovation and customer satisfaction, and the Blue Arc platform is
a clear validation of that approach," said Gina Maria Bonini, vice president and general
manager of Advanced Thermal Systems at Modine. "Shyft has a unique
chassis layout that provides generous cargo space and extended
driver visibility, and we were able to deliver a solution that
meets both the cooling and heating needs as well as physical
requirements of the platform. We are delighted to be a part of this
program and to support Shyft in meeting its performance, safety,
and durability goals for electric fleets."
Modine EVantage thermal management systems for commercial EVs
are designed, manufactured, and tested for operation in harsh
environments and ruggedized to operate reliably in high-vibration
applications. Modine uses its state-of-the-art design and testing
center, as well as decades of vehicular component testing
experience, to ensure that customers can have confidence in the
performance and longevity of their high-frequency, last-mile
delivery platforms. Modine customers benefit from a strong
portfolio of standard EVantage thermal systems as well as the
option to co-develop custom solutions that fit the thermal needs
and space constraints of novel commercial EV chassis.
To find out more about how Modine can shorten commercial and
specialty EV design and development cycles, please visit
www.ModineEV.com.
About Modine
At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world.
Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal
management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve
air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 11,000
employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the
solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate
Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose
by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption,
lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles
and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global
company headquartered in Racine,
Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South
America, Europe and
Asia. For more information about
Modine, visit www.modine.com.
Blue Arc™ is a trademark of The Shyft Group.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Technica Communications
Cait Caviness
modine@technica.inc
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