Infrared Heating The future of vehicle heat systems

In convection heating, hot water is used to heat air passing through a heat exchanger, which is then blown or ducted around the vehicle. The air is then used to warm the internal surfaces of the vehicle and the passengers. These may remain cold for some time as the heaters must first raise the temperature of the air and then overcome the low interior surface temperatures.

Furthermore, air retains heat poorly and the warmth is often lost through doors opening and closing or through draughts.

Our infrared heating system works in reverse. The infrared rays warm any surface they come into contact with (i.e. the vehicle structure and people) first. These objects then radiate warmth – leading to higher energy efficiency as well as greater comfort for passengers.

The temperature is more consistent across the vehicle – significantly reducing cold spots. Condensation, which forms when warm air comes into contact with a cold surface, is also reduced.

When the vehicle is parked overnight, the heating can be switched on via a timer or thermostatic control. So it warms up the interior before the vehicle goes into service for the day. This uses far less energy than heating a vehicle parked outside overnight in the cold, particularly in winter.

Our infrared heat technology provides a cost-effective, energy-efficient option for electric as well as petrol/diesel vehicles. Currently, the only other viable options for electric vehicles are more energy-intensive and less eco-friendly.