As the transportation industry powers toward zero-emissions solutions, Modine, a global provider of thermal management technology, announced that it’s now the thermal management supplier for GILLIG, a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the US.
Through this collaboration, Modine will provide its advanced EVantage Battery Thermal Management Systems (BTMS) and inverter cooling module for the GILLIG Hybrid bus. Purpose-built to optimize thermal performance and system efficiency, these Modine systems will help ensure longevity and consistent performance under various operating conditions.
Since 2023, GILLIG has delivered over 100 hybrid buses with Modine’s thermal management technology integrated, proving the integration’s reliability and performance success in various communities such as Indianapolis, Jefferson City, Marin, Haverhill, Springfield, Cincinnati, and Northern Kentucky.
Most recently, GILLIG delivered 15 Allison eGen Flex Hybrid buses to Citibus in Lubbock, Texas, with another 15 Hybrids planned for delivery later this year.
Each GILLIG Hybrid bus comes equipped with an integrated system that includes a six-cylinder, Clean Diesel engine, an electrical drive unit, a controller module, a power processor, and a roof-mounted energy storage system, ideal for applications with multiple daily route services. The eGen Flex electric hybrid propulsion system, made by Allison Transmissions, provides advanced hybrid propulsion and electric accessory operations for GILLIG buses.
With over 100 years of domain expertise, Modine produces complete commercial EV thermal management systems that regulate battery, traction motor, and power electronics temperatures to keep components within optimal ranges under all operating conditions for any size of chassis. Modine solutions are available as plug-and-play systems or flexible design solutions for commercial EV customers, combining proprietary heat exchanger technology and tailored, smart electronic components to maximize cooling while minimizing power draw.
The Modine EVantage Thermal Management Systems are designed to regulate battery temperatures effectively and maintain the thermal envelope of power electronics to support daily operations in even the most extreme weather conditions.
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