Schaeffler is advancing its electrification portfolio with new drive systems and components, recently highlighted at the CTI Symposium.
Central to this portfolio is the fourth-generation EMR4 electric axle drive, which integrates the motor, power electronics, and transmission into a compact unit for 400 and 800-V electric vehicle (EV) architectures.
The design supports flexible packaging across multiple powertrain layouts and targets higher efficiency, reduced system complexity, and improved manufacturability for modern EVs.
Schaeffler has also introduced a new range extender module to support the growing REEV segment in China and the US.
The highly integrated unit (combining the electric machine, power electronics, cooling interfaces, and auxiliary systems) can deliver up to 300 kW of continuous charging power to the battery for long-distance operation and towing scenarios.
A shorter variant under 200 mm in axial length enables packaging in platforms where both an internal combustion engine and generator must fit within limited space.
Additional technologies address durability and thermal performance in EVs. The VoltShield-P insulation bearing helps prevent electric-motor damage caused by high-frequency circulating currents, while Schaeffler’s thermal management developments support PFAS-free refrigerants such as propane and CO₂ for heat pump systems.
These technologies reflect Schaeffler’s continued focus on scalable solutions for global EV platforms, from full battery-electric vehicles to hybrids and range-extended architectures.
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