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The automotive charge air cooler is designed to cool the heated intake air that flows from the compressor or turbocharger. When the turbocharger compresses air at a high temperature, it decreases the air's density, leading to a reduction in the amount of oxygen available during combustion. These components help maintain and enhance power output and torque in vehicles.
The main types of automotive charge air coolers are air-cooled charge air coolers and liquid-cooled charge air coolers. An air-cooled charge air cooler is used to cool engine air before it enters the combustion chambers after it has passed through a turbocharger. Its function is to cool the combustion air to a temperature that is most favorable to power output, fuel consumption, and, subsequently, exhaust emissions. Automotive charge air coolers are available in various designs, such as tube and fin, bar and plate. They are of different fuel types, such as gasoline and diesel. Automotive charge air coolers are used in vehicles such as passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses.
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The automotive charge air cooler market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.16 billion in 2024 to $3.47 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to stringent emission standards, engine performance optimization, increased demand for fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, changes in consumer preferences and driving habits.
The automotive charge air cooler market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.91 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased adoption of hybrid powertrains, integration of advanced cooling technologies, growth in electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, emphasis on thermal management for EVs. Major trends in the forecast period include development of lightweight and compact coolers, integration of advanced materials in cooler construction, adoption of liquid-cooled charge air coolers, customization of coolers for different vehicle applications, enhancement of heat exchanger efficiency for better performance.
The surge in demand for commercial vehicles stands poised to propel the growth of the automotive charge air cooler market. Commercial vehicles, primarily used for transporting goods, passengers, or specialized tasks for economic purposes, benefit from automotive charge air coolers that optimize engine performance by cooling compressed air before entering the engine. This process ensures heightened combustion efficiency, leading to increased power output and fuel efficiency. Notably, reports from Pandaily in July 2022 highlighted a 49. 4% year-on-year sales volume increase of commercial vehicles, totaling 168,000 units. Similarly, in May 2021, demand for new commercial vehicles in Germany surged by 46. 4% from the previous year, underscoring the significant role played by this increased demand in driving the automotive charge air cooler market forward.
The growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the automotive charge air cooler market. EVs, powered by electric motors and batteries, incorporate charge air coolers in range extenders or hybrid configurations to optimize internal combustion engine performance, enhancing overall efficiency and power output. Reports from the World Economic Forum in October 2022 revealed that approximately 4. 3 million new battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) were sold globally in the first half of 2022, marking significant year-over-year growth. India also experienced a substantial surge, with retail sales of EVs reaching 390,399 units in the first half of 2022, marking a remarkable 333% year-over-year growth. These statistics underscore the pivotal role of the increasing demand for electric vehicles in driving the automotive charge air cooler market's growth trajectory.
Companies in the automotive charge air cooler market are concentrating on implementing high-performance engines to enhance fuel efficiency. High-performance engines significantly cool the oil within the engine, preventing overheating. For instance, in June 2022, Conflux Technology, an Australia-based provider of heat transfer technology, launched the 3D printed Water Charge Air Cooler (WCAC). This 3D printed cooler is designed to cool the air entering the turbochargers used in certain car engines. By utilizing 3D printing technology, the company can optimize both the weight and performance of the device. Furthermore, this approach allows for scalability in its dimensions, ensuring it can fit seamlessly into the existing designs of high-end automotive manufacturers.
Prominent companies within the automotive charge air cooler market are actively engaged in the development of Water Charge Air Coolers (WCAC) as a strategic move to gain a competitive edge. A Water Charge Air Cooler (WCAC) functions as a heat exchanger utilizing water as a cooling medium, specifically designed to augment the efficiency of turbocharged and supercharged internal combustion engines by reducing the temperature of compressed air before entering the engine. An illustrative example occurred in June 2022 when Conflux Technology, an Australia-based additive manufacturing (AM) company specializing in thermal and fluid applications, introduced a high-performance Water Charge Air Cooler (WCAC). This innovative WCAC, a 3D printed heat exchanger, aimed to surpass existing microtube WCACs in performance metrics. Compared to its predecessors, this WCAC boasted a 15% reduction in core volume, a 24% decrease in air-side pressure drop, and an impressive 82% reduction in coolant pressure drop. Notably, its adaptability allows customization to suit diverse vehicle requirements, highlighting its flexibility in application.
In September 2023, Modine, a US-based company specializing in innovative thermal management technology and solutions, inked an agreement to divest three Modine businesses in Germany to affiliates of Regent LP, a Los Angeles-based investment firm. These businesses focus on manufacturing radiators, charge air cooler modules, and exhaust gas recirculation coolers specifically utilized in automobiles featuring internal combustion engines. This strategic move by Modine aims to streamline its business focus while potentially allowing Regent LP affiliates to leverage and advance these automotive component segments further.
Major companies operating in the automotive charge air cooler market include Banco Products Ltd., Calsonic Kansei Corporation, Dana Incorporated, Delphi Technologies plc, Denso Corporation, Du Pont De Nemours and Company, Modine Manufacturing Company, Valeo SA, Vestas Aircoil AS, MAHLE GmbH, Hanon Systems Corporation, C G & J Inc., T RAD Co. Ltd., Magneti Marelli SpA, Robert Bosch GmbH, Continental AG, Aisin Seiki Co Ltd., Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, KSPG AG, Magna International, SHW AG, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Concentric AB, HELLA KGaA Hueck & Co., Hitachi Automotive Systems Ltd., JTEKT Corporation, Rheinmetall Automotive AG, MS Motorservice International GmbH, GMB Corporation, Pierburg GmbH
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive charge air cooler market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive charge air cooler market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the automotive charge air cooler market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.
The automotive charge air cooler market consists of sales of passive, thermoelectric, absorption, and compressor coolers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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