Schaeffler, The Motion Technology Company, will showcase a number of new technologies related to software-defined vehicles, automated driving, magnet-free systems that eliminate rare earth minerals, and modular powertrain solutions at CES 2026 in Las Vegas in January. Among the innovations Schaeffler will be presenting: “Schaeffler’s presence at CES this year reflects how rapidly we are… Read more »
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Schaeffler showcases new compact EV range extender with integrated motor and power electronics
Schaeffler showcased a compact, highly integrated generator module for range extender electric vehicles (REEVs), new high-performance master control units designed for software-defined vehicles, and ongoing work on thermal management solutions using PFAS-free refrigerants at the CTI Symposium in Berlin. The new range extender module targets REEVs—vehicles gaining momentum in China and the US for applications… Read more »
Schaeffler to supply dual inverters powered by onsemi’s SiC for PHEV pickup trucks in North America
Schaeffler announced that it will supply a dual inverter, featuring silicon carbide (SiC) technology from its onsemi, for use in a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pickup truck platform in the North American market. The contract covers nearly one million units over its lifetime, with series production scheduled to begin by the end of 2027. The dual… Read more »
Video: Schaeffler’s all-solid-state battery module and other eMobility innovations
At this year’s Battery Show in Detroit, Charged spoke with four of Schaeffler’s subject-matter experts to explore the company’s innovations in electrification and energy storage. The discussion began with Rashid Farahati, Vice President of the Corporate Competence Center for the Americas. Farahati explained that while solid-state batteries promise higher energy density, safety and faster charging,… Read more »
ROHM and Schaeffler begin mass production of high-voltage SiC inverter brick for EVs
ROHM and Schaeffler have announced the start of mass production for a new high-voltage inverter brick featuring ROHM’s silicon carbide (SiC) metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) bare chips. Schaeffler says the device is designed for a major Chinese electric EV manufacturer. The inverter brick supports battery voltages significantly greater than the typical 800 V standard and… Read more »
German automaker to use Schaeffler’s rear-wheel steering system featuring electric motor and planetary roller gear
Schaeffler has begun volume production of its rear-wheel steering system at its Kysuce, Slovakia plant for a German automaker. This system is part of Schaeffler’s “Generate Motion” product family and targets both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The rear-wheel steering system is now being produced for seven vehicle models across Europe, China and North… Read more »
SolarEdge to provide EV charging infrastructure for Schaeffler EV fleets and employees
Smart energy specialist SolarEdge Technologies has formed a strategic partnership with automotive supplier Schaeffler to deploy EV charging infrastructure and software across Schaeffler sites. Schaeffler plans to deploy some 2,300 charging points at company locations in Europe, for the use of its employees and fleet vehicle drivers. The charging sites will incorporate SolarEdge’s Wevo technology,… Read more »
onsemi’s EliteSiC to power Schaeffler’s new PHEV inverter platform
onsemi has expanded its collaboration with Schaeffler to supply silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs from its next-generation EliteSiC product line for a new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform. The traction inverter, developed by Schaeffler for a global automaker, uses onsemi’s SiC technology to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and packaging flexibility. According to onsemi, the EliteSiC MOSFETs… Read more »
Schaeffler launches new electric motors, actuators, sensors and bearings for off-highway EVs
Germany’s Schaeffler Group manufactures a vast variety of “motion technology” products, including many EV components. The company recently introduced several new products aimed at the electric construction machinery market. Electric drive systems are increasingly showing up on construction sites, particularly in Germany, where some local governments have banned legacy ICE vehicles from urban sites. Schaeffler… Read more »
Schaeffler/Vitesco merger will create the largest global EV powertrain supplier
EV component suppliers Schaeffler and Vitesco Technologies Group have entered into a merger agreement. The transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024. The two companies make components such as e-drives, power modules, BMS, control units, motors, steering systems and much more. Schaeffler recently built an electric version of the Ford… Read more »