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Recently, Schaeffler and signed a new cooperation agreement, and the two sides will maintain cooperation in the field of FIA Formula E. The joint development of a new generation of Audi e-tron fe07 racing car has been fully launched. The car will be launched in the seventh season of formula e starting in autumn 2020. Maddy Qingke, CEO of the automotive engine business unit of Schaeffler Group, Dieter gass, head of Audi racing, and Dr. Yohan Schroeder, head of the electric drive business unit of Schaeffler Group signed a new cooperation agreement (from left to right) on behalf of the two parties in formula In the E-Series events, the cooperation between Schaeffler and Audi is a successful example: since the beginning of the event in 2014, Schaeffler has been the technical partner of ABT Schaeffler team of Audi sports. In the past five seasons, ABT Schaeffler team of Audi sports has been on the podium 40 times, accumulating more than 1000 points. No matter inside or outside the track, Audi abt Schaeffler team has set a benchmark for successful cooperation. In addition, Schaeffler also applies the experience and knowledge gained from the competition directly to the product development before production. "In formula e, the combination of Schaeffler and Audi has been perfect from the very beginning," said mades Qingke, chief executive of the automotive engine business unit of Schaeffler Group. "As an enterprise, we want to play an important role in shaping sustainable transportation in the future through our drive system and chassis technology. Formula e provides an ideal platform for us. On the one hand, it can fully demonstrate Schaeffler's vision of future electrified transportation. On the other hand, it can also verify our ability through high-level racing competition. Over the years, our active participation has also inspired car enthusiasts and employees. " Schaeffler has developed the Audi e-tron fe06 powertrain system together with Audi. The car will continue to compete in the 2019 / 2020 season in formula E. Schaeffler initially cooperated with abt Sportsline team for three seasons. Since Audi announced its participation in the event as a factory team in 2017, Schaeffler began to work with Audi to jointly develop the car powertrain system. In formula e racing car, the whole powertrain including motor, inverter and software is the core of the car. In the future, Schaeffler will continue to work as a technology and development partner, focusing on the development of gearbox, motor and drive concepts, as well as providing support for test bench work, prototype vehicle manufacturing, and bearing development and production. "We are very glad that Audi and Schaeffler can continue to maintain their cooperative relationship in the next few years," said Dieter gass, head of Audi motor sport. "Both sides have achieved excellent results in the past, but with the continuous improvement of the performance requirements of the car, we still face great challenges in the future. Therefore, it is of great significance for both sides to jointly develop a new generation of racing cars for the seventh season based on their experience. " For Schaeffler, formula e is an ideal test ground for the development of future transportation solutions. Only in this arena to become a technology winner can be expected to become a leader in the field of mass production. "We can get rich experience and knowledge from formula e, and then we can apply these knowledge directly to the development of mass production products." Said Dr. Johann Schroeder, head of electric drive business at Schaeffler Group. "We have provided electric drive axle products for Audi e-tron since 2018, which is enough to prove the importance of this knowledge in the development of drive system, motor, power electronics, gearbox and other products. In addition, this expertise has been applied to the development of Schaeffler's unintended drive components and systems. "