Climate control system for electric vehicles

Abstract

Recognizing the underlying motivation in electric car design to conserve energy and the necessity for effective climate control, a technical solution to minimize energy requirements for both air conditioning and heating to extend the range ofan electric vehicle is needed. Currently. available compressor systems are inadequate in efficiency, size and weight. Here, the authors present a solution to this technical problem which optimizes the coefficient of performance of the air conditioning system through a custom-engineered compressor known as the orbital vane compressor, currently being developed. This compressor is a highly efficient anti-friction noncontact sealing rotary vane machine which has fewer moving parts than conventional compressors and operates on a variety of refrigerants, including those that are ozone-safe.