In future, it will be possible to use this modular A/C system in other Audi models, in addition to the A5. “Audi and Behr collaborated on the initial design a full year before the order was placed. We were able to convince the customer of the benefits of our modular system”, explains Thomas Reimet, Audi Air Conditioning Project Manager at Behr. Behr has developed a modular design concept for the fully automatic climate control system, which can be expanded from one climate zone to up to four. Behr realized a new mixing concept on very little installation space. The three-zone A/C system replaces the separate rear HVAC module and provides air conditioning to the rear of the vehicle, independent of the settings for driver and front seat passenger. Behr produces the climate control unit in its plant in Neustadt on the Danube. Many of the housing components are manufactured using the MuCell injection molding process. This means less weight and higher resistance to distortion. In the diesel...