I n 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 today The ‘Schaeffler Mobility Study’ shows that while the forms of transportation around the world continue to increase, energy efficiency and environmental sustainability are becoming dominant development goals everywhere. www.schaeffler.co.uk Roger Evans MBE, Managing Director at Schaeffler UK Percentage by which aircraft should reduce their emissions by 2050, as demanded by the EU Commission The Efficient Future Mobility India concept vehicle is a test vehicle based on an economical small car with a manual transmission that has widespread distribution there. One of the products to deserve a special mention in this vehicle is the electronic clutch management 14 A Eureka publication 2016 014_EUSP_FEB16_Layout 1 01/02/2016 09:35 Page 14
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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
Percentage bywhich aircraftshould reducetheir emissionsby 2050, asdemanded by theEU Commission
The Efficient Future Mobility India concept vehicleis a test vehicle based on an economical small carwith a manual transmission that has widespreaddistribution there. One of the products to deserve aspecial mention in this vehicle is the electronicclutch management
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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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