Schaeffler has developed a new P2 (parallel, two-clutch) high-voltage hybrid module -designed to fit between the internal combustion engine and transmission – that can transmit engine torques of up to 800 N·m (590 lb-ft) without having to incorporate an expensive clutch. The P2 consists of an electric machine and an automated disconnect clutch, which is… Read more »
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Schaeffler’s STEP2 EV, with two-speed powershift transmission, cruises the Alps at E-Car Rally
The Schaeffler Group, a multinational conglomerate that makes a range of electric drivetrain components, fielded an EV at July’s E-Car Rally in Montafon, Austria, held on the dream roads of the Alps. The STEP2, Schaeffler’s third entry in this yearly event, is an EV with a drive from the Schaeffler subsidiary IDAM and a two-speed… Read more »
Driving drivetrain development: Schaeffler North America’s VP and CTO on the future of electric drive
Jeff Hemphill talks eAxles, two-speed transmissions, in-wheel motors and more. For multinational companies with thousands of employees, collaborating can be a challenge. In 2011, the Schaeffler Group found that divisions from their three product brands – INA, LuK and FAG – were working on different electrification and renewable topics without really talking to each… Read more »
Optimizing eMotors for Range, Cost and Sustainability
Sustainability is one of the fundamental features in electric motors. Whether it is a traditional PSM motor or advanced magnet free motor with powered rotor coils, Schaeffler focuses on optimal use of both the space and materials to achieve requirements without waste in the design. At Schaeffler, we use specialized tools for eMotor optimization –… Read more »
Optimizing electric motors for EV range, cost and sustainability (Webinar)
Sustainability is one of the fundamental features in electric motors. Whether it is a traditional PSM motor or advanced magnet-free motor with powered rotor coils, Schaeffler focuses on optimal use of both the space and materials to achieve requirements without waste in the design. The company uses specialized tools for eMotor optimization—looking at torque, power,… Read more »
What Does Our Progress Suggest About Our Chances In EVs?
We’ve overcome many challenges in history and in vehicle development. However, many future challenges remain. In this session, we will discuss where we are with these challenges in powertrain design, battery development, and fuel cells, and how our future looks. Presented by: Jeff Hemphill, Chief Technical Officer, Schaeffler Group USA All Sessions: October 2021 Conference
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Easelink demonstrates autonomous conductive charging system
Austria-based Easelink demonstrated its Matrix Charging system at the recent IAA Mobility 2021 trade show in Munich. Automotive parts supplier Schaeffler integrated Matrix Charging into a demo model of its Rolling Chassis, a platform for driverless mobility solutions. Easelink’s Matrix Charging system is a fully automated conductive charging system, and the company sees it as… Read more »
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology to develop agile electric motor production system
The Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economics will invest €1 million to fund the AgiloDrive research project at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). The project is aimed at developing a novel, agile electric motor production system based on modular product- and production-specific technologies. Professor Jürgen Fleischer, Head of the wbk Institute of Production Science, stated, “In this… Read more »
The next nifty EV feature: perpendicular steering
Add another item to the list of neat tricks that cars will soon be learning: the ability to maneuver sideways in order to slip into tight parking spaces. The OmniSteer project, funded by Germany’s Ministry of Education and Research, aims to develop a vehicle with “a lateral and transverse guidance system capable of performing orthogonal,… Read more »