14 Jun 2022
E-compressor bracket cuts vibrations transmitted to vehicles by 'up to -30dB'
Paris – Ford Motor Co. is employing a new Hutchinson vibration isolation technology on its electric vehicles (EVs), the French rubber and plastics components maker has announced.
The “e-compressor brackets” are designed to isolate passengers of a vehicle from vibrations generated by the electric driven air conditioning compressor, according to Hutchinson.
The latest versions of the e-compressor bracket, it said, are being fitted on Ford’s new generation of EVs: Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford F-150 Lightning and Ford Transit Electric.
Based on Hutchinson’s NVH expertise, the design reduces vibrations transmitted to the vehicle by up to -30dB “improving its acoustic signature and the passengers’ comfort perception.”
“The thermoplastic material design also yields weight reduction contributing to extend the BEV vehicle driving range,” the French company added.
Using a “highly integrated” manufacturing process, Hutchinson said it will support Ford plans to double its ‘forecasted’ production volumes by 2023.
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