Schaeffler continues to invest in the expansion of EV charging infrastructure at its locations. More than 5,000 extra charge outlets for electric vehicles will be built worldwide by 2030. These include 3,000 charging outlets in European regions alone.
This metric is a component of Schaeffler’s sustainability program. Two sites in Germany (Herzogenaurach and Schweinfurt) serve as test projects for the technology and operator model. Following the successful conclusion of the test phase, the initiative will be gradually implemented throughout the Schaeffler Group.
“Schaeffler stands for sustainability and is committed to e-mobility,” says Andreas Schick, Chief Operating Officer of Schaeffler AG. “We are pursuing the higher-level objective of reducing our CO2 emissions on a continuous basis. This includes the carbon footprint for individual mobility. Through this project, we will increase Schaeffler’s attractiveness as a sustainable employer and further motivate our workforce to act in an environmentally conscious manner.”
Pilot projects in Germany
As part of the redevelopment of a parking lot at the Schaeffler site in Herzogenaurach, 40 charging points have been installed, which are initially available for employees without charge. These charging stations are the standard model used at all Schaeffler locations. They provide up to 22 kilowatts of charging capacity per station and are to be operated and maintained by an external partner in the future.
The expansion plan for the Herzogenaurach location allows for the construction of a further 245 charging points for employees, company cars, and visitors in 2025. In Schweinfurt, the electrical infrastructure will first be expanded to allow the construction of a further 122 charging points. Initial operation is planned for 2025.
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