Electromobility
Schaeffler manufactures electric motors
Schaeffler is entering electric motor production with a modular technology platform. Series production is planned from 2021.
The range of applications for the new family of electric motors includes hybrid modules, dedicated hybrid transmissions (DHT) and electric motors for electric axle drives. They are designed for voltages between 48 and 800 V and power classes from 15 to over 300 kW. According to the company, series production for various customer projects will start worldwide in 2021. Schaeffler's global network of production plants, special machine and tool manufacturing will be used to set up and operate the production lines.
At the IAA, Schaeffler will present the self-developed, production-ready electric motors as complete systems to the public for the first time. Elmotec-Statomat was acquired in 2018 in order to develop electric motors. The company has now mastered both the transmission, electric motor and power electronics side and the assembly into a complete system and powertrain. "We can do both," says Dr. Jochen Schröder, Head of the E-Mobility division at Schaeffler.
Modular system for hybrid and purely electric vehicles
Schaeffler has developed a modular technology platform for production. It can be used to develop different electric motors. These include electric motors for P2 hybrid modules with 48 V and high-voltage motors with outputs from 15 to 120 kW, electric motors in dedicated hybrid transmissions with outputs between 80 kW and 140 kW and electric motors for driving electric axles. The high-voltage 2 (400V) and high-voltage 3 (800V) voltage levels are covered. The power range extends from 100 kW to over 300 kW.
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