30/08/2022 – The “4in1 electric axle” from Schaeffler
New drive for electric mobility
Schaeffler is focusing on electric mobility. The company is demonstrating this by simultaneously launching several new electric axle drives (electric axles).
With the 4in1 electric axle, Schaeffler is now integrating the thermal management system as well as the electric motor, power electronics, and transmission into the axle drive. © Schaeffler
Schaeffler manufactures components for electric axles at several locations worldwide. © Schaeffler
System development for the Schaeffler 4in1 electric axle. © Schaeffler
Matthias Zink, CEO Automotive Technologies: “Electric axles are a key element of Schaeffler’s electric mobility strategy.” © Schaeffler
With the 4in1 electric axle, Schaeffler is now integrating the thermal management system as well as the electric motor, power electronics, and transmission into the axle drive. © Schaeffler
The highly integrated and compact housing of the 4in1 electric axle needs significantly less space than non-integrated systems. © Schaeffler