Schaeffler to Show Concept Car at NAIAS that Meets 2025 CAFE Requirements and U.S. Consumer Needs
DETROIT and HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, Dec. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit (January 12 - 25 2015), Schaeffler will show its concept car that meets the 2025 CAFE requirements. CAFE stands for Corporate Average Fuel Economy and describes the increasingly more restrictive fuel economy regulations in the United States. The car – named Efficient Future Mobility North America – was developed as part of Schaeffler's Mobility for Tomorrow strategy.
"With the Schaeffler Efficient Future Mobility North America vehicle, we are once again demonstrating how our innovative technologies can make significant improvements in terms of fuel consumption and pollutant emissions," said Prof. Peter Gutzmer, chief technology officer, Schaeffler.
The vehicle is based on a modern, all-wheel-drive, midsize SUV with an automatic transmission. Last year during NAIAS, Schaeffler showed the first phase of the concept car that demonstrated its low-cost strategy to meet CAFE 2020 guidelines.
"At NAIAS 2015, we are announcing the second phase of the concept car that includes its mild hybridization with 48 volt," explains Prof. Gutzmer. "In this way, we can achieve the strict requirements of CAFE 2025 with a cost-conscious approach."
In addition to the 48 volt hybridization, Schaeffler incorporated other innovations, including: a permanent engaged starter; a four-wheel drive disconnect clutch; a thermal management module; as well as extensive damping and friction reduction measures in the drive train.
"With this car, Schaeffler shows the impressive optimization potential that can be achieved through a holistic approach," says Jeff Hemphill, CTO, Schaeffler North America. "In this way, Schaeffler is making important contributions to the environmentally friendly mobility of tomorrow."
Further details of the concept car will be announced at Schaeffler's NAIAS press conference on Monday, Jan. 12 at 7:20 a.m. in the Ambassador Ballroom (room 360) of the Cobo Center in Detroit.
Additional examples of Schaeffler's Mobility for Tomorrow strategy will be on display in the company's Technology Suite, including its Formula-E racing car. This car was specially created for the electrically operated Monoposto Racing Series and has already raced in Asia and South America. Upcoming performances will be in Miami on March 4 and Long Beach in April 2015. Schaeffler is the technology partner of the German ABT team, whose driver, Lucas di Grassi, leads the championship from its beginning.
About Schaeffler
Schaeffler with its product brands INA, LuK and FAG is a leading global provider of rolling bearing and plain bearing solutions and of linear and direct drive technology, as well as a renowned supplier to the automotive industry of high-precision products and systems for engines, transmissions and chassis. The group of companies with operations around the world generated revenue of approximately EUR 11.2 bn in 2013. With more than 80,000 employees worldwide, Schaeffler is one of the largest German and European technology companies in family ownership. With 170 locations in 49 countries, Schaeffler has a worldwide network of manufacturing locations, research and development facilities, sales companies, engineering offices, and training centers.
To serve the North American automotive market, Schaeffler operates development centers in: Troy, Mich.; Fort Mill, S.C.; Wooster, Ohio; and Puebla, Mexico. The company's 400 North American engineers and technicians, who are supported by a team of more than 6,000 global engineers, drive development in the region utilizing state-of-the-art test and measurement equipment, computational tools and CAD systems. Schaeffler Automotive has headquarters in Fort Mill and manufacturing facilities in: South Carolina; Missouri; Ohio; Ontario, Canada; Puebla and Irapuato, Mexico. For more information, please visit www.schaeffler.us.
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