Volkswagen and Continental Automotive Systems have become partners for the development and supply of power electronics for future hybrid projects.

At the same time, Volkswagen has awarded an order for a hybrid drive module consisting of an electric drive including the power electronics, to Continental Automotive Systems and ZF Friedrichshafen.

“We are extremely pleased with the confidence that Volkswagen has shown in us,” said Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann, president of Continental Automotive Systems and member of the executive board of Continental AG.

“We welcome this opportunity to be able to make a contribution to the further worldwide development of hybrid systems in this manner,” Neumann added.