Cooper Standard has debuted the first member of its new eCoFlow product line.

The eCoFlow Switch Pump, created in partnership with Saleri Group, offers the features of an electric water pump and an electrically driven valve in a single, integrated, coolant-control module.

Available for all powertrains, this scalable fluid-control technology enables flow switching, splitting and regulating, which are especially needed to address the complex glycol thermal management needs of fully electrified or hybrid vehicles.

“Our eCoFlow Switch Pump is a first-of-its-kind solution that enables customers to reduce the complexity of the thermal management system within their vehicles while improving overall system efficiency,” said Chris Couch, president, fluid-handling systems and chief technology officer, at Cooper Standard.

“Beyond the significant system savings, our solution provides customers with options to potentially reduce battery cell needs for their target vehicle range, which helps improve the vehicle’s overall carbon footprint.”

The eCoFlow system makes the thermal management system more efficient by eliminating the pressure drop and waste encountered from traditional pumps and valves. Its improved design offers smoother flow transitions to help avoid pressure pulsations and spikes, which can lead to system noise, and it takes up half the space of the traditional components it replaces.

A single electrical connection manages the system’s pumping and advanced fluid-control functions, eliminating the need for additional connectors, wire harnesses and vehicle input/output channels.