• Stefan Floeck, President of ABB's IEC Low Voltage Motors, attended Shanghai E-Prix and received media interview
• ABB adheres to the strategy of “In China, For China” to help China's dual carbon goals
• ABB focuses on artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technologies to explore and innovate with high-efficiency
On May 31st, Stefan Floeck, President of ABB’s IEC Low Voltage Motors at ABB Motion, attended the Shanghai E-Prix of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. During the event, Stefan received media interview, sharing ABB’s strategic commitment on how to leverageinnovation to accelerate China’s new quality productive forces and dual carbon goals. Meanwhile, Stefan also elaborated on the development strategy of the IEC Low Voltage Motors business in China.
ABB: A Trusted Partner in China's Energy Transition
As China continues its ambitious transformation toward a high-tech, low-carbon economy, ABB is proud to be a key player in enabling that future — driving energy efficiency, industrial innovation, and sustainability through technology leadership and deep local engagement.
ABB is helping Chinese industries become more productive, efficient, and sustainable. By the end of 2024, ABB’s high-efficiency motors and drives — over 13 million units installed — have saved more than 569 billion kWh of electricity and avoided nearly 567 million tons of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to about Shanghai’s three years of electricity consumption. With over 85% of our revenues in China generated by locally made products and solutions, ABB is fully committed to its “In China, For China” strategy — supporting China’s dual carbon goals through the combination of domain expertise, advanced technology, and local investment.
ABB is committed to delivering high-efficiency products and solutions for Chinese customers. From the Tibetan Plateau—where ABB’s M2BAX motors support the Sichuan-Tibet Railway with outstanding performance—to the coast of the Bohai Sea, where M2BJX permanent magnet synchronous motors help customers cut CO₂ emissions by 500 tons annually, equivalent to the carbon emissions from the electricity consumption of 167 households in one year.
ABB is also leading by example in its operations. According to Stefan, ABB’s Motors and Generators factories in Shanghai—two of the city’s first batch of certified net-zero factories—have implemented a range of measures since 2016. These include solar panels meeting 20% of annual electricity demand, the introduction of electric vehicles as part of a green fleet initiative, and smart facility management systems. “Looking ahead,” Stefan added, “we’ll adopt more efficient fans and pumps in HVAC systems, further expand the use of solar energy, and upgrade air conditioning systems. At the same time, we’ll continue investing in R&D to develop next-generation energy-efficient motors and drives to better serve our customers and society.”
China remains ABB’s second-largest market globally and a cornerstone of the group’s international strategy. With aligned goals on sustainability, technology, and industrial modernization, ABB is well-positioned to remain a driving force in China’s next chapter.
Broaden the Future with Cutting-Edge Technologies
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a transformative force across industries. For ABB, the FIA Formula E World Championship is not only a world-class sport — it serves as a platform to demonstrate advanced technologies that are helping accelerate the transition to a leaner and cleaner future. At the same time, ABB also announced the winners of the 2025 AI Accelerator, focusing on AI applications in industries, aiming to explore more possibilities of “AI+”.
ABB actively implements AI, driving end-to-end innovative applications. At the 2025 ABB Industrial AI Accelerator program, employees across the world submitted over 340 cases, showcasing ABB’s exploration of AI and offering the industry new pathways for cost reduction and efficiency optimization. For instance, ABB is integrating AI into the phases of motor specification selection and engineering design, improving the accuracy of product recommendations and streamlining the design process.
Innovation is embedded not only in the racetrack but also in ABB’s products and solutions. In 2024, ABB IEC Low Voltage Motors launched hyper-efficiency IE6 SynRM motor. Maintaining ABB’s legacy of innovation, the IE6 SynRM is the same size as the equivalent IE3 induction motor. It is an easy and straightforward replacement for legacy motors. That makes it possible for customers to upgrade to high-efficiency products to future-proof their operations in a world of fluctuating energy costs. “As China continues its push toward developing advanced productivity and transitioning to a low-carbon economy, ABB is honored to participate in this journey—leveraging technological leadership and strong local engagement to improve energy efficiency, drive industrial innovation, and promote sustainability,” Stefan Floeck emphasized.
As an important part of ABB, IEC Low Voltage motors stand as an example of innovation and sustainability. This year, as ABB Motion China’s two subsidiary companies (ABB Electrical Machines Ltd. and ABB Shanghai Motors Ltd.) celebrate their 20th and 30th anniversaries respectively, Stefan Floeck disclosed that ABB plans to continue investing in product efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. This year, ABB plans to introduce several new high-efficiency motors, including the M2BAF IE5, M2QA-FB IE5, and M2JAX IE5, as well as the AMZ 1400 permanent magnet shaft generator. At the same time, the company is working to establish a benchmark for green manufacturing by adopting innovative low-carbon operational models—reinforcing its long-term sustainability commitment. ABB will further expand its R&D footprint in China to deliver more efficient and advanced solutions, powering the future with efficiency and Innovation.ABB helps industry outrun—leaner and cleaner.
