Reducing fuel consumption and emissions, increasing comfort and driving dynamics: hybrid drives play a significant role in these development goals. Mild hybrid drives with 48 V technology meet these demands at a comparatively low cost. A good example is the “Schaeffler High Performance 48 Volt” concept vehicle with a Schaeffler electric rear axle that assists the […]
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The popularity of automatic transmissions is on the rise, a trend boosted by the increasing demand for technologies that reduce fuel consumption and emissions, since user-friendly automatic transmissions are now setting the standard in terms of efficiency thanks to new torque converter systems. The iTC torque converter from Schaeffler represents an entirely new generation of
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Electromechanical and electrohydraulic systems are being used more and more frequently in drive trains and chassis for functions which were previously performed purely mechanically or hydraulically. The benefits are clear: Mechatronic components not only contribute to reducing consumption and emissions but also facilitate the introduction of new functions and can contribute to high dynamics. The
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At the Automotive Aftermarket fair EQUIP AUTO in Paris, Schaeffler was awarded the International Grand Prix Award for Automotive Innovations in the OEM New Technologies category. The jury, comprising international automotive trade press journalists, liked the newly developed high-voltage P2 hybrid module, which is located between the internal combustion engine and transmission, and which can transmit
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