In brief
ZF's e-comp is a stand-alone system containing a compressor, electric motor and oil circuit. Electric operation supplies air independently of combustion-engine rotation.
Useful to know
ZF's e-comp is a stand-alone system containing a compressor, electric motor and oil circuit. Electric operation supplies air independently of combustion-engine rotation. [1]
This matters in a hybrid whose engine does not run continuously. Trace auxiliary systems when evaluating electrification rather than considering only a change in wheel propulsion.
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