SKF wins' Green Development 'award, highlighting a new benchmark for sustainable development in the automotive industry

2024/08/28 12:19

On July 12th, the 2024 China Automotive Forum with the theme of "Leading New Changes and Win Win New Future" was successfully held in Shanghai. As a leading enterprise in the global bearing industry, SKF has won the "Green Development" award in the "2024 China Automotive Industry Sustainable Development Practice Case Selection" for its case study "Green Drive, Innovative Bearings Help New Energy Vehicles on their Low Carbon Journey". This honor not only demonstrates SKF's outstanding performance in promoting low-carbon and green development in the new energy vehicle industry, but also contributes exemplary innovative practical solutions to fulfill social responsibilities in the Chinese automotive industry. 


Over the past century of deep cultivation in the automotive industry, SKF has achieved significant success in the field of new energy vehicles with its profound industry accumulation and technological innovation capabilities. The award-winning case of "Green Drive, Innovative Bearings Assist the Low Carbon Journey of New Energy Vehicles" comprehensively demonstrates how SKF injects strong momentum into the technological innovation of electric drive systems for new energy vehicles through technological innovation and material optimization. Faced with the opportunities and challenges of the new energy vehicle market, SKF has launched a hybrid ceramic ball bearing and conductive ring combination solution, effectively solving the industry problem of electrocorrosion. This innovation not only enhances the electrical corrosion resistance of bearings, but also significantly extends their service life, providing a solid guarantee for the stable operation of electric drive systems in new energy vehicles. In addition, SKF has successfully developed innovative products such as high-speed ball bearings and low friction third-generation wheel hub bearings, which have won recognition from many car companies for their excellent performance and efficient solutions.