DC Fast Charging and its Impact on Thermal Management | Interview with Sowmya Jayaraman at General Motors

While DC-DC fast charging positively impacts the vehicle and mileage, it drives a higher requirement for thermal management onboard the vehicle. This is problematic not only for vehicle manufacturers but also for the end user customer. The thermal management space is in a state of questioning what impact DC-DC fast charging has on the range and mileage of the vehicle and the effect it has on thermal management.

Wanting to know more on the matter, Automotive IQ spoke with Sowmya Jayaraman, Technical Specialist, Thermal Performance & Validation, General Motors, seeking her expertise on these unanswered questions.

Discussion highlights:

• Insights into the relationship between DC fast charging and its impact on vehicle range and mileage in electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Influence of fast charging on thermal management systems within electric and hybrid vehicles and strategies to address these challenges.
• Primary concerns for vehicle manufacturers regarding the integration of DC fast charging technology considering customer satisfaction.
• Innovative approaches or technologies being developed or deployed to mitigate thermal impacts associated with DC fast charging in electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Evolution of thermal management systems in electric and hybrid vehicles in response to increasing demand for faster charging solutions.
• Best practices for integrating DC fast charging technology in the future.