Whitepaper: Cabinet Heater for Electric Vehicle

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"Thanks to PTC Heating Technology, the heater cannot overheat even in the event of failure and meets the safety standards for special vehicles."

Project Challenge

Electric transportation alternatives are becoming increasingly attractive in cities, as the demand for individual mobility is greater than ever. This is why the French car maker Citroen developed the “Ami”, a compact electric vehicle with passenger compartment. Basically a covered and heated scooter that can be operated starting at the age of 15 (with an AM driver's license for Germany) thanks to its registration as a light electric vehicle. To provide end customers with the same comfort as in cars, additional heaters are required to temper the passenger compartment, as the electric engine does not provide any waste heat.

Project Goal

Development of a suitable, compact heating solution for integration into the ventilation system

Customer / Industry

Supplier, Special-purpose vehicles industry

Technical Solution

Two PTC Air Heaters of the series HRKK-V, designed for a supply voltage of 48V, which meet the required safety standards in vehicles thanks to PTC technology (no overheating even in case of failure).

Image source: https://www.citroen.de/citroen-markenwelt/aktuelles-und-events/neuer-citroen-ami.html