Schaeffler's two-in-one electric drive axle won the "Golden Helm Award"

• Schaeffler's 2-in-1 electric drive axle wins the Innovation Award

  
  

• The two-in-one electric drive axle won wide attention from readers and judges with its high power density

  
  

• The increasing integration of Schaeffler's electric drive axles makes it possible to realize innovative drive solutions

  
  

• Series orders for products for various electrified applications underscore Schaeffler’s successful transition to electrification

HERZOGENAURACH and BERLIN, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Schaeffler, a global supplier of automotive and industrial products, has won the "Golden Helm Award" for its innovative 2-in-1 e-axle. The award is selected by the German automotive magazine "AUTO BILD" and the well-known German newspaper "BILD am SONNTAG" and is one of the most watched automotive industry awards in Europe. Schaeffler's 2-in-1 e-axle stood out from many candidates, won the votes of many readers and juries, and ranked at the top in the annual innovation award category. Mr. Matthias Zinke, CEO of Schaeffler Group's Automotive Technology Division, said: "We are very proud to receive this important honor, which shows that our innovative spirit and commitment to electrification have been recognized again. With its innovative solutions, Schaeffler has become an important partner for electrification and sustainable transformation."

Modular system to meet customer needs

Schaeffler's two-in-one electric drive axle is a highly integrated system solution that integrates a reducer and a permanent magnet synchronous motor, with advantages such as high power density and low noise. Thanks to its modular design, the electric axle can meet different performance requirements and is suitable for applications on different vehicle platforms such as hybrid and pure electric. Following mass production in the Chinese market this year, the product will also be installed on a European automaker's model. Schaeffler continues to improve the integration of electric drive axles to provide possibilities for innovative drive solutions. Schaeffler has also launched a three-in-one electric axle that integrates electronic control, motor and reducer, and has currently received multiple mass production orders.

Successful cases of electrification transformation

Schaeffler's Electric Drive Division is key to the company's transformation towards electrification. Schaeffler officially established the Electric Drive Division in 2018 and has won many mass production orders in the passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors. Schaeffler Group expects that starting in 2022, the electric drive business will receive new orders of 2 billion to 3 billion euros per year. Dr. Jochen Schröder, President of Schaeffler Group's Electric Drive Division, said: "I am proud of our team and thank each of them for their hard work. Our team is passionate and committed to developing innovative product solutions for the automotive industry. These solutions are highly integrated, scalable and modular in design. Schaeffler's commitment to quality, understanding of complex systems, and expertise in production systems and technologies are our strong competitive advantages. This means that we can quickly bring innovations to mass production in a very cost-effective way and meet our customers' customized needs."

Mr. Matthias Zinke (right), CEO of Schaeffler Group's Automotive Technology Division, receives the award

Schaeffler's two-in-one electric drive axle is a highly integrated system solution that combines a reducer and a permanent magnet synchronous motor.

About Schaeffler

As a global supplier of automotive and industrial products, Schaeffler Group has been adhering to the spirit of pioneering and innovation for more than 70 years, and is committed to promoting innovation and development in the fields of transportation and industrial manufacturing. Relying on the provision of innovative technologies, products and services in the fields of low-carbon drive, electric drive, Industry 4.0, digitalization and renewable energy, Schaeffler Group is committed to becoming a trusted partner to make transportation and industrial manufacturing more efficient, smarter and more sustainable. As a technology company, Schaeffler Group provides high-precision components and systems covering the entire powertrain and chassis applications, as well as rolling bearing and sliding bearing solutions widely used in the industrial field. With sales of approximately 12.6 billion euros in 2020 and approximately 83,900 employees, Schaeffler Group is a large family-owned company in the world. According to data from the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA), Schaeffler registered more than 1,900 patents in 2020, making it the second most innovative company in Germany.

About Schaeffler Greater China

Schaeffler began to invest and produce in China in 1995. Over the past 20 years, Schaeffler has become an important supplier and partner in China's automotive and industrial fields. Adhering to the concept of "local resources serving the local market", Schaeffler Greater China is committed to local production and local R&D, providing customers with high-quality products and close services. At present, Schaeffler Greater China has about 12,000 employees, 2 R&D centers in Anting, Shanghai and Changsha, Hunan, 10 factories in Taicang, Suzhou, Yinchuan, Nanjing, Xiangtan and other places, and 20 sales offices across the country in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Jinan, Chengdu, Wuhan, Taiyuan, Chongqing, Xi'an, Tianjin, Dalian, Hangzhou, Changsha, Harbin, Zhengzhou, Hong Kong, Taipei, Taichung and other places. Since 2016, Schaeffler Greater China has been rated as a "China Top Employer" for 6 consecutive years.