Schaeffler Automotive chief foresees big gains from electrified drivetrains

Schaeffler may be best known for its ball bearings, but the company is also involved in the coming EV era as the transmission supplier for Audi’s e-tron full-electric crossover. The head of Schaeffler’s automotive business, Matthias Zink, wants the German supplier to significantly boost its presence in electrified powertrains. He explained how to Automotive News Europe Correspondent Christiaan Hetzner.