Rheinmetall receives large order for electric truck coolant pumps

German automotive manufacturer Rheinmetall has received a double-digit-million-euro order from a North American truck manufacturer for a mid-six-figure quantity of CWA 2000 high-voltage coolant pumps to be used in the manufacturer’s battery-powered medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

Rheinmetall will supply the customer directly from 2028 to 2035.

The CWA 2000 is designed for a range of cooling specifications, from battery EVs to fuel cell drives. The CWA 2000 has a long lifecycle and is designed for the HV3b voltage level, which allows an operating voltage of up to 850 V.

The coolant pump is available with either an active or passive high-voltage interlock loop, which keeps the battery system ready for operation as long as the loop is closed. If the loop is interrupted, the system switches off the power to protect anyone who could come into contact with the EV’s high-voltage components.

“The order is of strategic importance, as it enables Rheinmetall to increase its footprint with components for the thermal management of electric trucks. This is a further important step with a view to the transformation of drive technology,” the company said.

Source: Rheinmetall