Schaeffler starts production of 2in1 electric axles in China

Another milestone has been reached on the way to becoming a leader of
innovation in electric mobility: Global automotive and industrial supplier
Schaeffler celebrated the start of production of 2in1 electric axles at its
production plant in Taicang, China. The electric axle system comprises an
electric motor and transmission.

The production start marks a further milestone in Schaeffler’s electric
mobility business and is proof of the company’s successful involvement in
this sector. Schaeffler attaches great importance to local production to
ensure it can respond quickly to its customers’ needs around the globe.

“Schaeffler is striving to become a leader of innovation in electric
mobility. The volume production of our 2in1 electric axles has strengthened
our position in this market,” said Dr. Jochen Schröder, President of the
E-Mobility business division at Schaeffler. “With the innovative strength of
a global automotive and industrial supplier and our strong expertise in
industrialization, we are a preferred partner for our customers.”

The 2in1 electric axle from Schaeffler: A highly efficient and compact
system solution

The 2in1 electric axle from Schaeffler is an electric drive solution within
Schaeffler’s electric axle system product portfolio. This system integrates
the reduction transmission and the electric motor into one compact unit.
With an outstanding torque density of the transmission, this electric axle
is characterized above all by compactness, high power density, high level of
system efficiency, and superior acoustic behavior. With a modular design, it
can satisfy different usage requirements and can be used for various vehicle
platforms. The first Chinese car model equipped with this product will be
launched in the near future. Following its market launch in China, the
Schaeffler 2in1 electric axle will also be used by a European automotive
manufacturer.

Since establishing an independent business division at the beginning of
2018, Schaeffler’s ongoing commitment to electric mobility is proving to be
highly successful. Numerous volume-production nominations across all levels
of electrification prove that Schaeffler is a successful player in the
electric mobility market and is a technology partner that can achieve
substantial progress and pioneer motion to advance how the world moves.

In 2020, Schaeffler received orders amounting to EUR 2.7 billion in its
E-Mobility business division, with a 30% increase in projects compared to
the year before. And the number is increasing further this year. Volume
production of electric motors for hybrid modules, hybrid transmissions, and
all-electric axle drives will start in 2021.
China is one of the most important markets for Schaeffler. Schaeffler
started production of the first P2 hybrid module worldwide in Taicang in
2018, and production of the two-speed electric axle in Taicang in 2019.