• CERAWEEK 2025 | March 10-14, 2025
  • CERAWEEK
  • March 10 - 14, 2025

Patrick Lindemann

Schaeffler Group USA

President, Transmission Systems & E-Mobility

As President of Transmission Systems & E-Mobility, Patrick Lindemann is responsible for the development and manufacturing of transmission systems and electric drives in North America. This includes torque converters, CVT, double clutch, and transmission components such as one way clutch, clutch packs and carriers, as well as P2 hybrid modules and electric axles (two of Schaeffler’s leading E-Mobility technologies). Patrick started his career with Schaeffler over 24 years ago as a design engineer focusing on dual mass flywheels. Since then, he has worked in a variety of roles leading Schaeffler’s research and development efforts on clutches and torque converters. Prior to his current position, Patrick served as Vice-President of Transmission Systems & Hybrid Drives. Patrick has 82 Patents and holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Siegen in Germany. 

Sessions With Patrick Lindemann

Wednesday, 11 March

  • 02:30pm - 03:20pm (CST) / -

    The Hydrogen Fuel Cell vs. the Battery: Which one is in pole position?
    Mobility/Transportation

    The prospects of hydrogen fuel cell applications in the light-duty automotive sector remain uncertain. Fuel cell costs are falling and performance increasing, yet not as rapidly as battery technology. Are these electric vehicle types mutually exclusive and in competition, or is there a path of co-existence? Is there a natural domain for each application, centered on vehicle segments and/or geography? How influential is the regulatory framework to each solution? Are policy makers technology neutral, or do they favor one type of EV over another? How could the advent of lifecycle/well-to-wheel–based CO2 regulation influence the trajectory of each technology option?

Thursday, 12 March

  • 01:30pm - 02:20pm (CST) / -

    Hybrids vs. Electric: Which will win the race?
    Mobility/Transportation

    Electric vehicles today are one solution for curbing greenhouse gas emissions. Could additional technologies, such as hybrid powertrains, have a short-term impact on existing pollution concerns? Is electric vehicle adoption feasible in an era of high EV purchase cost and low gas prices? What are the advantages of an electric powertrain versus a hybrid powertrain? Are electric powertrains practical in the face of limited infrastructure for re-fueling?