Abstract: An HVAC system that optimized for minimizing the amount of electrical power used during operation at various levels producing cold air or warm air is provided. The system includes an air inlet, a scroll, an air conditioning module, and an air delivery system for various locations within a vehicle that includes the HVAC system.

Abstract: An air intake system for a vehicle HVAC system is provided. The system includes a housing with air inlets and an outlet where air flows to a fan within an HVAC system. The air inlet comprising a first air inlet that is aligned to allow air to flow therethrough and into the inner volume from a passenger compartment of a vehicle and a second air inlet that is configured to allow air to flow into the inner volume from outside of a vehicle. A valve with a blocking surface that is movable with respect to the housing to allow or block air flow through a recirculating air inlet. The blocking surface receives torque from an input that is disposed radially outboard of the blocking surface.