Schaeffler's E-mobility 48-volt repair solution for the aftermarket

March 18, 2020
Schaeffler's E-mobility 48-volt repair solution for the aftermarket
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Schaeffler has become the first aftermarket supplier to offer a repair solution for the front end auxiliary drive for 48 volt hybrid vehicles. The 48-volt INA FEAD KIT has been developed for the Renault Scénic and Mégane dCi 110 Hybrid Assist underlining the company’s leadership in this field. 


The main components include the V-ribbed belt, tension and idler pulleys as well as all necessary accessories. Schaeffler says during the course of this year, solutions for other vehicle applications will follow.

48-volt mild hybrid technology plays a central role in transforming the front end auxiliary drive (FEAD) system from a power consumer into a power supplier. The starter motor and alternator are replaced by a belt alternator generator, or BAS. In interaction with a 48-volt battery, the vehicle can “coast” with the combustion engine completely switched off, thus saving up to 7% of CO2 emissions. Upon acceleration, the belt alternator generator can also increase the drive torque with the so-called “boost function”, thus increasing both performance and comfort.

From a technological perspective, Schaeffler is very well positioned for hybrid vehicles in the aftermarket, given its original equipment expertise in powertrain systems. Today, the portfolio already offers chassis components for more than 85% of all hybrid vehicles. This corresponds to almost the same coverage as for vehicles with traditional combustion engines. For the timing and front end auxiliary drive, the aftermarket experts offer repair solutions for more than half of all hybrid passenger cars. Already today, garages frequently install repair solutions from Schaeffler, such as; for the engine system the INA Timing Belt Drive KIT for the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI e-tron, VW GOLF VII 1.4 GTE Hybrid and the Volvo D5 and D6 Hybrid. For the chassis repair, for example, the FAG WheelSet is installed in the Renault Scénic 4 with 1.5 dCi Hybrid Assist and in the BMW X5 and X6 Hybrid.

Schaeffler believes garages should prepare themselves for a transitional period, as the switch to e-mobility develops. “We see the addition of an electric drive to vehicle architecture initially as an evolution which means the processes for diagnosis and repair might change. Independent garages will be able to repair hybrid and electric vehicles, but it will be important to invest in future technologies and education,” says Rouven Daniel, Vice President of Transmission Systems and responsible for e-mobility at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket.

Schaeffler predicts a “30-40-30 scenario” with 30% full electric vehicles, 40% hybrids and 30% traditional combustion engines by 2030. Rouven adds, “We therefore do not expect a revolution for the next few years, but rather an evolution and with our portfolio, we are ideally equipped as partner for our customers and garages.”
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