Two-speed EV gearbox - Schaeffler India

India

Schaeffler India has indigenously developed a two-speed automatic gearbox for electric three-wheelers and sub-1-ton cargo LCV applications.
The new technology christened 'Twin-Tran' where 'twin' denotes the two-speed nature of the transmission, is aimed at improving the efficiency of the electric motor that it couples with, by automatically selecting the right gear as per the vehicle speed.

Innovation themes: Two-speed automatic gearbox for electric three-wheelers, Twin train technology, Improves motor efficiency by shifting gears automatically based on the speed of the vehicle.

Relevant for

Mechanical engineer
Automobile engineer
Electrical engineer
Electronics engineer
Power electronics engineer

Innovation sector

Electrical engineering
Electronics & communications
Mechanical engineering
Logistics & transportation

Domain

Sustainable transport

Type of innovation

Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholders

University researcher

Corporate researcher

Industry

Textiles & fashion

Innovation Segment : Non-storage EV components