Schaeffler awards special prize to youth project for compact EV cooling innovation
Schaeffler has presented its special award to Ali Suleman for the 'eC-Pulse' project, which developed an alternative cooling method for compact electric vehicles.
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What Happened
As a national partner of the 2026 Jugend forscht competition, Schaeffler awarded its special prize in the 'Technology' category to Ali Suleman for his project 'eC-Pulse'. Suleman designed a cooling system for microcars that uses nickel-titanium wires under the seat to transfer heat without a conventional air conditioner, addressing space, weight, and energy constraints.
61st national final of Jugend forscht held at Schaeffler's headquarters in Herzogenaurach
Schaeffler awards special prize to eC-Pulse project
“The project impresses with its technical depth and an approach completely without refrigerant or compressor. It addresses central challenges of compact electric vehicles such as installation space, weight, and energy efficiency.”
Why this matters
This award highlights how companies support young researchers tackling real-world challenges in electric vehicle design, such as space and energy efficiency.
Terms in This Story
- Jugend forscht
- A German national youth science and technology competition.
- Microcar
- A very small, compact electric vehicle designed for short trips.
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