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Schaeffler Audi will continue in the Formula E events in the long-term technology partnership [123 ] -
the two sides have successful cooperation in this series of events in five years
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Mady Adams amp; middot; green gram: “the cooperation from the outset perfect.”
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gained from racing experience and knowledge directly applied prenatal amount of product development
Germany Herzogenaurach November 19, 2019 / PRNewswire / – recently, the Schaeffler Audi signed a new cooperation agreement, the two sides will remain at electric FIA Formula One World Championship (Formula E) in the field of cooperation. A new generation of the Audi e-tron FE07 car joint development work has been in full swing, which the car will set off Formula E seventh season in the autumn of 2020.
In Formula E series of events, called the Schaeffler Audi is a successful example of cooperation: the tournament since its inception in 2014, Schaeffler has been the Schaeffler Audi Sport Team ABT technical cooperation partner. In the previous five seasons, the Schaeffler Audi Sport Team ABT total of 40 podium finishes, accumulated points over 1,000 points. Whether inside and outside the track, Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler teams have set a benchmark for successful cooperation. In addition, it will also be available from Schaeffler tournament experience and knowledge applied directly to the amount of prenatal product development.
a model of successful cooperation
“In Formula E events, combined with Schaeffler Audi and perfect from the start,” Schaeffler Group Automotive Host CEO Division Madis amp; middot; g green said. “As a company, we hope that through our drive system and chassis technology plays an important role in shaping the future of sustainable transport .Formula E provides us with an ideal platform, one can fully demonstrate Schaeffler future electrification of transportation vision, on the other hand, you can also verify our capabilities through a high level of competitive racing. Over the years, we are actively involved in racing enthusiasts and also let employees feel very excited. “
In Formula E race, the Schaeffler initial collaboration with ABT Sportsline team for three seasons. Since 2017, Audi announced as a factory team to join the event, Schaeffler began working with Audi, the two sides together racing powertrain systems development. on the Formula E racing, including motors, gearboxes, inverters and software, including the entire powertrain system is the core of the car. in the future cooperation, Schaeffler will continue as technology and development partners, focusing on the gearbox, motor and drive concept development, while providing a test bench work, support of prototype manufacturing, and bearing development and production.
“we are very pleased that Audi and homes Dover Le can continue to maintain cooperative relations in the coming years, “Audi motorsport head of Dieter Gass said,” Both sides have made outstanding achievements in the past, but with the rising racing performance requirements, we also face enormous challenges in the future . Therefore, based on the experience the two sides to jointly develop a new generation of racing campaign seventh season, it is very meaningful. “
product verification ideal proving ground
For purposes of Schaeffler, Formula E is the development of future traffic travel solutions ideal proving ground. Only in this technology can become a winner on the arena is expected to become a leader in the field of production.
“we can get a wealth of experience and knowledge from Formula E races, then we will be directly applied this knowledge in the development of mass production . “Schaeffler Group Head of Business Unit electric drive Jochen amp; middot; Dr. Schroeder said,” We are starting 2018 to provide electric drive axle products for the Audi e-tron models, the product is sufficient to prove that knowledge in the importance of product development drive systems, motors, power electronics and gearbox. In addition, this expertise is also used in the Schaeffler future electric drive components and systems development. “
CEO of Schaeffler Group Automotive Division Madis host – green gram, Audi motorsport head of Dieter Gass and electric drive Schaeffler Group Head of Business Unit Jochen – Dr. Schroeder on behalf of the two sides signed a new cooperation agreement (from left to right)
Schaeffler jointly developed Audi Audi e-tron FE06 drive train, which the car will continue to set off 2019/2020 season
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