In a comprehensive two-year study on mobility,

precision bearing and automotive component

supplier Schaeffler investigated customer demand

and behavioural patterns to the year 2025, with a

view to identifying future mobility needs in different

regions of the world.

The study involved an in-depth analysis of 12

regions of the world that ranged from the sparsely

populated German state of Mecklenburg-

Vorpommern (180 people per square mile) to

Manhattan (70,239 people per square mile).

The study concluded that, despite continuing

globalisation, there is not one overall solution to the

subject of mobility. The megatrends of globalisation,

urbanisation, digitalisation, scarcity of resources,

renewable energies

and the growing

requirements for

affordable mobility are

leading to rapidly

changing, more

dynamic market

requirements and

business models.

As colourful and

varied the mobility trends in each region of the world

were found to be, the analysis does reveal some

general trends. Mobility patterns can be categorised

according to three criteria: 1) the level of

urbanisation, 2) the economic development status of

a region and 3) consumers’ buying power.

On the basis of this study,

Schaeffler has developed its

growth strategy for the next

decade to fulfill these changing

market and customer requirements

and to utilise the enormous growth

potential. Environmentally-friendly

drives, urban and inter-urban

mobility, as well as the energy

chain are key areas of focus,

which Schaeffler is actively

shaping by carrying out its own

research and development in cooperation with its

customers and business partners. As a global

automotive and industrial supplier, Schaeffler offers

innovative solutions for the ‘mobility for tomorrow’.

As a development partner with a comprehensive

understanding of drive train systems, both for

Shaping tomorrow’s mobility todayThe ‘Schaeffler Mobility Study’ shows that while the forms oftransportation around the world continue to increase, energyefficiency and environmental sustainability are becoming dominantdevelopment goals everywhere.

www.schaeffler.co.uk

Roger Evans MBE,Managing Director atSchaeffler UK

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vehicles with internal combustion engines and for

hybrid and electric mobility solutions, Schaeffler’s

strength lies in its breadth of knowledge, which

encompasses not only the automotive sphere, but

also every other urban and inter-urban mode of

mobility, including two-wheeled transport, rail and

aviation. In the field of energy, Schaeffler is a

development partner for both conventional and

regenerative energy production, as well as the most

efficient possible use of applied energy through low

friction bearings and other precision-manufactured

components and systems.

Schaeffler Mobility Study Schaeffler’s mobility study developed four specific

areas of future mobility that represent the

challenges Schaeffler can help to overcome:

Assessing entire energy chainsFuture mobility solutions will take the CO2 balance

in the whole energy chain into consideration.

Particular attention is to be given to the production

and storage of electricity for electric cars, as well as

to hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles. The overall static

infrastructure must also be considered. Dwindling

resources and the major challenges of climate

change mean that the global requirement for clean

energy is on the increase. A global change in

approach is needed, including an optimisation of all

stages in the energy chain. In this context,

renewable energy sources begin to play a central

role. Water, wind, and solar power also constitute

future-oriented growth fields for Schaeffler. A priority

for all Schaeffler engineers is to design all

components and

systems so as to

minimise losses by

using low friction

rolling bearings.

Water-lubricated

bearings from

Schaeffler, for

example, are helping

to ensure a

sustainable power

supply.

New mobility ideas for citiesIn the future, there will be a demand for an

intermodal traffic system in a limited amount of

space with a seamless interchange between

different modes of transport. This will require new

technical solutions. Schaeffler is actively helping to

develop this trend, for example, through its

eWheelDrive electric wheel hub drive. The compact

packaging of the drive modules in the wheel rim

creates more space in the interior

of the vehicle and increases the

vehicle’s manoeuvrability. Highly

integrated wheel hub drives are a

key component in the new vehicle

designs required in mega cities.

With its innovative sensor bottom

bracket technology, Schaeffler is

also making its contribution to

establishing e-bikes as a key

method of transport for the future.

Schaeffler also supplies axlebox

bearings for the driverless cars used in the

Nuremberg subway.

Resource-efficient, inter-urban mobilityA growing proportion of the world’s population

needs to be able to move efficiently between urban

economic centres. Efficient use of resources is

essential for all modes of transport, whether high-

speed trains, aircraft or passenger cars. Schaeffler is

playing a pioneering role in inter-urban mobility, for

example, by developing rolling bearing solutions for

the rail industry. Schaeffler’s Aerospace division is

now the world’s leading manufacturer and

development partner for special rolling bearings in

the aviation industry. For example, bearings and

other precision manufactured components for the

Airbus A380 engines are supplied by Schaeffler. This

aircraft uses only 3.3 litres of kerosene per person

and per 100 kilometres.

Eco-friendly drive systemsThe energy efficiency and therefore the

environmental compatibility of

mobility will, to a large extent, be

determined by vehicle drive

systems. This means the

development of energy efficient

drive systems will be the number

one priority for the future.

Schaeffler covers the entire

spectrum, from the optimisation

of conventional internal

combustion engines and hybrid

solutions, through to products for

all-electric vehicles, under the heading ‘Efficient

Future Mobility’.

As a leading global high tech company,

Schaeffler also develops market-specific concepts

for fulfilling regional environmental standards and

enables its customers in all regions to comply with

future vehicle emissions standards. For this purpose,

market-specific demonstrator vehicles have been

developed for each region of the world. For example,

the concept vehicles Efficient Future Mobility India

with electronic clutch management, and the Efficient

Future Mobility North America, both demonstrate

how an additional reduction in fuel consumption of

up to 15 per cent can be achieved using Schaeffler

innovations in vehicle drive trains.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The Schaeffler GroupThe Schaeffler Group is a leading global integratedautomotive and industrial supplier. The company stands forthe highest quality, outstanding technology, and stronginnovative ability. The Schaeffler Group makes a keycontribution to “Mobility for tomorrow” with high-precisioncomponents and systems in engine, transmission, andchassis applications as well as rolling and plain bearingsolutions for a large number of industrial applications. Thetechnology company generated sales of approximately EUR12.1 billion in 2014. With around 84,000 employees,Schaeffler is one of the world’s largest family companies and,with approximately 170 locations in 50 countries, has aworldwide network of manufacturing locations, research anddevelopment facilities, and sales companies.

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