September 11, 2013

Gentherm To Feature Prototype Thermoelectric Cartridge for Waste Heat Recovery At Frankfurt International Motor Show


Recovering exhaust heat to generate electricity and boost efficiency

Cartridges Enable the Conversion of Waste Exhaust Heat to Electrical Energy

Gentherm Incorporated (NASDAQ-GS: THRM), the global market leader and a developer of innovative thermal management technologies, announced today it will feature its latest thermoelectric generator cartridge design for converting waste heat to electrical energy at the 65th annual International Motor Show September 10-13 in Frankfurt, Germany in Hall 4.1, Booth D23.

Gentherm is leading a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)-funded project to develop a solution for capturing automobile waste exhaust heat and converting it to electrical energy to power electrical systems within the vehicle and to improve fuel economy.  Partnering with Gentherm is Tenneco, a global developer of clean air and ride performance products and systems for the automotive industry, and two global vehicle manufacturers.