Next-Generation Solutions for Battery Electric Trucks
Efficient, lightweight, and sustainable systems to support the shift to zero-emission commercial vehicles
Powering the Future of Electric Transport
Battery electric trucks are central to the industry’s shift toward zero‑emission transport. As OEMs scale up to meet climate targets, these vehicles must match the reliability and performance of diesel trucks.
Efficient battery thermal management is crucial for this - keeping batteries within optimal temperature ranges while fitting compactly and lightweight into modern truck designs. We support this shift with advanced connection technologies and fluid systems engineered for efficiency, reliability, and scalability. Below, you’ll find our targeted solutions for critical aspects of battery electric truck design.
Your Challenge – Our Solution
Reducing Pressure Drop in Thermal Systems
Solution: Our flow-optimized Quick Connectors and precision-designed cooling lines minimize energy loss and improve cooling system performance, ensuring consistent thermal control.
Guaranteeing Reliable, Safe, and Easy Assembly
Solution: Connection Positive Assurance (CPA) features provide tactile, visual, audible, and digital feedback, ensuring every connection is secure and leak-free. Our Low Assembly Force Quick Connectors allow for simpler and faster assembly across multiple connection points.
Achieving Compact and Lightweight Designs
Solution: eM Compact and eM Twist Quick Connectors deliver reliable performance in tight installation spaces while reducing overall weight and carbon footprint. Laser-welded fluid line connections, as applicable with our SR Quick Connectors, for example, enable new design options.
Integrating Precision and Functionality
Solution: NORMA’s embedded functions expand system capabilities: Integrated temperature sensors provide accurate thermal data at the point of measurement and support state-of-the-art monitoring concepts. Dry Brake Valves prevent coolant spillage during disconnection, improving safety and serviceability.
Reducing Overall System Weight and Energy Consumption
Solution: We optimize both material usage and material type in our plastic and metal products, to help you save weight and gain efficiency.
Supporting Sustainability Targets
Solution: Quick Connectors made of green materials as part of our carbon footprint strategy help minimize material and energy consumption while supporting customers’ sustainability goals.
Lowering Development Time and Cost
Solution: Our deep simulation expertise enables virtual design and optimization before prototyping, cutting time-to-market and engineering costs.
Providing Cost-Effective and Scalable Component Integration
Solution: Our proven off-the-shelf clamps and connectors allow for fast integration. Our eM Adaptors and modular Quick Connectors enable economical system integration across EV platforms in accordance with manufacturers’ needs.
Selecting the Ideal Tube Material
It’s your choice: Stiff or flexible, single- or multilayer – we provide the optimal material for your application. Our thermoplastic tubes are economically competitive, reduce bulk, and weigh less than rubber hoses. Our TP Flex tubes combine the lighter weight of thermoplastics with the flexibility of rubber, thereby providing optimal solutions for thermal management.
Battery Electric Truck Applications
Battery Thermal Management Systems
Ensure stable operating temperatures and optimal battery performance with reliable, compact, and energy-efficient cooling solutions.
Vehicle Thermal Management Systems
Integrate cooling for cabin and power electronics into a single, efficient thermal architecture.
Lightweight Line and Connector Systems
We optimize both material usage and type for our clamps, connectors, and fluid lines by considering the customer’s whole system, including assembly processes.
Quick Connectors for E-Mobility
We constantly optimize our range of Quick Connectors for the specific needs of electric vehicles, offering embedded functions like temperature sensors, Dry Brake Valves, and multiple Poka-Yoke functions.
Fixing and Retaining Solutions
Our durable retaining systems secure cooling lines and components even under high vibration and thermal stress.
Why leading automotive partners choose us
From solving complex joining challenges to accelerating development and supporting sustainability goals – we help you move faster, safer, and more future‑proof.
Discover how our engineering expertise, global footprint, and strong commitment to innovation and partnership create real value for OEMs and Tier suppliers.