Drive solutions extending from bike pedals to robotics technology. Test your knowledge in our new “tomorrow” quiz and discover facts and figures from the world of powertrain technology.

At IAA Mobility, the Motion Technology Company is showcasing pioneering solutions across key mobility topics: electrified powertrains, intelligent chassis systems, and software-based vehicle systems.

More powerful, less material costs, and better for the climate: Schaeffler plans to reduce the use of rare earth elements in its electric drive systems by means of externally excited synchronous machines. Read here what’s behind that plan.

One of the places where the future of the road resides is airspace. With a collaborative partnership in the field of flying car powertrains Schaeffler intends to help make urban air mobility a reality.

Excavators, cranes, and wheel loaders are indispensable at construction sites but their energy consumption poses a problem. That raises the question of how construction machinery can become more sustainable. bauma provided answers.

The trend with electric vehicles is shifting from 400- to 800-volt powertrain systems. What challenges must be mastered? “tomorrow” talked about the subject with Dr. Gerd Rösel, Head of Innovation in the E-Mobility Division at Schaeffler.

An ideal energy mix or a cop-out? In an interview, Dr. Reinhard Kolke, Director of the ADAC Technology Center in Landsberg am Lech, discusses the pros and cons of hybrid powertrains.

How Schaeffler is increasing the range of electric vehicles.

From turbines to nuclear power, from promising to bizarre – a compendium of the variety of powertrains from 150 years of automotive history.

Urbanization is a worldwide megatrend. However, as irresistible as the appeal of big cities may be, living together at close quarters entails social challenges. Some of the major ones revolve around hauling people and goods. Here are some examples.

Emergency ambulances, flying pharmacies, ORs on wheels – mobility has become an integral component of today’s healthcare systems. Digitization and artificial intelligence pave the way for further fields of application.

The systems that will have to contribute to sensible and sustainable future mobility include Homo sapiens. Can traffic psychology help break down mental barriers to change?

Freight haulage offers plenty of potential for greater sustainability. Transportation expert Professor Gernot Liedtke explains what technologies lend themselves to such improvements and what role the government should play in that regard.

Rail is among the most efficient means of transportation but a lot of its potential remains untapped. An interview about challenges and solutions with Dr. Michael Holzapfel, Senior Vice President Business Unit Rail at Schaeffler.

Schaeffler exhibits at the IAA Transportation for the first time: Automotive CEO Matthias Zink provides insights into why Schaeffler's technologies and products are perfect for transforming the transportation industry towards greater sustainability.

Hydrogen has a high energy density per mass – plus high innovation potential for the decarbonization of many sectors. The development of a global hydrogen economy is in full swing – but far from having reached its objectives. A status report.

The E-Mobility division he leads was one of the key protagonists at Schaeffler's latest product show. An interview with Dr. Jochen Schröder about challenges that have been mastered and potential that’s yet to be tapped in the field of E-Mobility.

For Matthias Zink, the Schaeffler Kolloquium 2022 will be the most spectacular one to be held to date. An interview with the CEO Automotive Technologies about the highlights of the event.

Electric powertrain technologies are increasingly catching on. A development that clearly affects globally active automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler as current statistics demonstrate.

The light has turned green for the hybrid era of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). Global automotive supplier Schaeffler and its subsidiary Compact Dynamics are playing a pioneering role.

Energy-efficient wing-in-ground vehicles as new interurban means of transportation are planned to zip across the sea on air cushions.

While the Hyperloop has not made its way into the real world of transportation yet, an even more extreme idea is approaching at high speed: the Aeroslider maglev concept.

Driverless service vehicles are capturing their place in mobility around the globe – while paving the technology’s way into passenger cars.

Whether hybrid or fully electric, whether 48 or 800 volts, Schaeffler’s modular powertrain portfolio has the right solution for any e-car

Whether hybrid or fully electric, whether 48 or 800 volts, Schaeffler’s modular powertrain portfolio has the right solution for any e-car.

Schaeffler is steadily expanding its involvement in autonomous mobility based on intelligent chassis systems.

Schaeffler’s intelligent mechatronic rear axle steering system ensures greater agility, driving comfort and safety with maximum energy efficiency.

Hybrid or all-electric systems are complementing or replacing conventional powertrains. Schaeffler has developed a modular e-axle kit enabling an extensive, universal product portfolio.

50,000 miles by car through the United States – in 1910, Dr. Charles G. Percival tackles a challenge that seemed an impossible feat in those days.

Electric mobility is not an invention of the new digital age. The early cars, as far back as 100 years ago, were running on electric power.

On land and sea, in the air, and through time: Mobility is a topic that also motivates the famous film studios in Hollywood.