Schaeffler will present a range of technologies focused on electric vehicles (EVs) and software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures at CES 2026, taking place January 6th to 9th at the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall (Booth 7301).
The technologies on display reflect Schaeffler’s work in integrating software, power electronics, and electromechanical systems to support electrified and increasingly software-driven vehicle platforms. Exhibits will focus on systems related to centralized compute, zonal control, energy management, and by-wire actuation relevant to electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid architectures.
As EV platforms evolve toward software-defined architectures, vehicle systems increasingly rely on centralized controllers and distributed zone electronics to manage power, motion, and safety-critical functions.
To this end, Schaeffler will present its Master and Zone Controller architecture, including a High Performance Master Control Unit (HP MCU) and distributed Zone Controllers. Together, these systems support vehicle dynamics, thermal and energy management, driving and charging strategies, and steer, brake, and shift-by-wire operation, while enabling over-the-air software updates and secure communication across vehicle systems.
Additional SDV and EV-relevant technologies on display include:
- Hand wheel actuator: A steer-by-wire system that removes the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and steering gear, enabling electronic signal-based steering control. The system includes force feedback functionality and supports scalable axial adjustment and stowability, allowing flexibility in interior design and packaging for EV platforms.
- High-voltage dc/dc converters (Generation 4 and 5): Power electronics systems that convert high-voltage battery energy to supply low-voltage vehicle networks. Generation 5 supports scalable 3.7 kW output with 400–800 V input and 12–48 V output in a compact form factor, while Generation 4 provides redundancy and compliance with EMC and AUTOSAR requirements.
- Low-voltage power distribution units (LV PDU) and energy boosters: Systems designed to support reliable power distribution and redundancy for safety-critical functions. The LV Energy Booster provides short-duration peak power for 12 V and 48 V systems, supporting alternative battery architectures and low-temperature operation.
Chassis and vehicle dynamics technologies on display include steer-by-wire systems, rear wheel steering solutions, and magnet-free inductive sensors designed to improve efficiency, packaging, and controllability in EV platforms. These systems are intended to support vehicle agility, stability, and interior design flexibility while reducing reliance on rare-earth materials.
Schaeffler will also present integrated solutions for EV and hybrid platforms intended to reduce system complexity, weight, and packaging volume. These include compact power electronics modules that combine inverter, onboard charging, and auxiliary functions, as well as battery system technologies focused on structural integration, thermal management, and condition monitoring.
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