Motor-generator unit for the Formula E Championship

The seventh of a total of twelve races of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship took place in Rome, last month, for the Italian premiere. The race was held at Circuito Cittadino dell’EUR, with its 21 turns and 2.860 kilometers, the second-longest circuit of this season.
Following a difficult start to 2017/2018, Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler most recently clinched strong results. On the Podium in Rome, besides Sam Bird (Team DS Virgin Racing), the winner, there were Lucas Di Grassi (Audi) e André Lotterer (Techeetah), second and third classifield respectively. Since the 2014/2015 inaugural Formula E season, Schaeffler, with its commitment in Formula E, has been emphasizing its position as a pioneer in electric mobility on the race track as well. Ever since the technical regulations were opened up for the second season, 2015/2016, specialists from Schaeffler have been responsible for the development of the powertrain in the team’s race car. The current model, the Audi e-tron FE04, includes technology “made by Schaeffler” as well. Together with Audi, engineers from the technology group developed the key component of the vehicle: the motor-generator unit.