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| The compressors in car airconditioners are usually driven by a belt system that conveys the engines revolutions
to the compressor. In hybrid vehicles, however, the engine stops when the vehicle is idle or running on battery,
so an electric compressor was developed to enable the airconditioner to continue to operate even while the engine stops.
The airconditioner can also still operate during idling stops, providing both comfort and fuel efficiency. |
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| < Electric Compressor ES34 > |
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The Electric Compressor ES34 has been made smaller and lighter with the integration of the inverter, which conventionally had to be mounted separately. Continued efforts to reduce compressor noise have also resulted in an even quieter engine befitting for a vehicle at the top of the range of the LEXUS brand. |
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Dimensions (Diameter x Length) Ø109 x 226 mm
Weight 6.6 kg
Displacement 34 cc
Equipped vehicle LEXUS LS600h |
| < Electric Compressor ES18 > |
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Made smaller and lighter through the use of design optimization, the ES18 is the same size as a conventional compressor, despite also containing a built-in motor. In a world first, this has enabled installation of the compressor on the engine. |
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Dimensions (Diameter x Length) Ø109 x 185 mm
Weight 4.8 kg
Displacement 18 cc
Equipped vehicle TOYOTA Prius
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