Tag Archives: ZF Friedrichshafen AG

ZF Appoints Dr. Peter Holdmann as Chief Technology Officer to Strengthen Group-Wide Innovation and Engineering Strategy

(IN BRIEF) ZF Friedrichshafen AG has strengthened its executive leadership by appointing Dr. Peter Holdmann as Chief Technology Officer, a newly created role designed to unify and elevate technology management across the company. Already responsible for Research and Development as … Read the full press release

ZF Advances Commercial Vehicle Electrification with TraXon 2 Hybrid Offering Strong CO2 Reduction and Cost Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) ZF has demonstrated its TraXon 2 Hybrid transmission, a next-generation solution for heavy-duty vehicles designed to reduce emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. Tested with European media, the system combines electric and combustion power to support both urban and … Read the full press release

ZF Surpasses 1.5 Million TraXon Transmissions and Advances Platform Toward Hybrid Commercial Vehicle Applications

(IN BRIEF) ZF has reached a production milestone with more than 1.5 million TraXon automated manual transmissions manufactured since the system was introduced in 2014. The transmission platform has become a global standard for heavy-duty commercial vehicles and is produced … Read the full press release

ZF Secures Major Electric Bus Technology Order in India with Multi Year Supply of AxTrax 2 LF Systems

(IN BRIEF) ZF has won a significant multi-year order in India for its AxTrax 2 LF electric portal axle, with several thousand units to be delivered starting in 2026 for use in battery-electric city buses serving both domestic and export … Read the full press release

ZF and BMW Secure Long-Term Agreement to Advance Next-Generation 8-Speed Transmission for Electrified Drives

(IN BRIEF) ZF Friedrichshafen AG and BMW Group have signed a multi-billion-euro, long-term supply agreement extending into the late 2030s, centered on the continued supply and further development of ZF’s proven 8-speed automatic transmission (8HP) for passenger cars. The partnership … Read the full press release

German-funded 6G-TakeOff initiative strengthens groundwork for non-terrestrial network standardization and roll-out

(IN BRIEF) The 6G-TakeOff research programme has concluded after three years, presenting breakthroughs in 3D networking — future architectures that integrate ground-based, aerial and satellite systems within a unified 6G framework. Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology … Read the full press release

Danfoss to supply automotive traction power modules for ZF volume production projects

(PRESS RELEASE) SCHWEINFURT/ NORDBORG, 14-NOV-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Danfoss Silicon Power GmbH announce new partnership for silicon- and silicon-carbide power modules. The partnership aims to improve the efficiency of electric drivelines by leveraging engineering and cost … Read the full press release

ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Chinese Baidu to partner over autonomous driving, telematics and mobility services

Partnership aims to develop extensive technical solutions for autonomous driving in China ZF contributes ZF ProAI, its vehicle control system developed with Nvidia Baidu brings expertise in artificial intelligence, big data and cloud-based service solutions, and will provide the key … Read the full press release

ZF Gets Local Expertise in China With Expansion of Development Capabilities

Along with Europe and North America, Asia-Pacific is one of ZF’s main sales markets Strong footprint in China Electrification and safety are significant drivers on the Chinese market Shanghai, China, 24-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Asia-Pacific, with China being the main market, … Read the full press release

Mobility and Industry 4.0: ZF Friedrichshafen AG becomes new partner of STARTUP AUTOBAHN platform

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is new partner of the growing network platform STARTUP AUTOBAHN 13 start-ups of the innovation platform for mobility present first ideas at EXPO Day in Stuttgart Friedrichshafen/Stuttgart, 15-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — STARTUP AUTOBAHN was founded in May … Read the full press release

ZF Friedrichshafen AG CEO delivers keynote address at the CAR Symposium

Systems supplier ZF sees vehicle safety as an “enabler” for automotive megatrends Network integration will help to make “Vision Zero” possible Friedrichshafen/Bochum, 15-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — “Demands to vehicle safety are becoming increasingly complex due to new vehicle architectures and flexible … Read the full press release

ZF Friedrichshafen AG advances on developing systems to help prevent accidents involving vulnerable road users

Cyclist AEB test protocols in Europe will be part of five star NCAP ratings for 2018 Percentage of cyclist and pedestrian road fatalities continues to climb in the US Protection of vulnerable road users in fast growing automotive markets like … Read the full press release

ZF Friedrichshafen AG introduces all-electric central drive for buses, coaches and delivery trucks for urban transport

New all-electric central drive designed particularly for city buses and delivery trucks. AVE 130 electric portal axle is already a volume-production solution for low-floor buses; its modified concept excels in the Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck. TraXon Hybrid enables heavy trucks to … Read the full press release

ZF Friedrichshafen AG recognizes 14 of its suppliers with the “ZF Supplier Awards”

During its Supplier Summit in Amsterdam, ZF honored its best suppliers with 14 different supplier awards Oil and lubricant supplier Fuchs Petrolub awarded as the best global supplier Friedrichshafen/Amsterdam, 15-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF Friedrichshafen AG recognizes its outstanding suppliers with the … Read the full press release

Trade journal Vehicle Dynamics International honoured ZF Friedrichshafen AG with two awards

Innovation of the Year Award for Active Kinematics Control (AKC) The jury selected ZF Friedrichshafen AG as Supplier of the Year Acknowledgement of high pace of innovation in driveline and chassis technology for passenger cars FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

ZF Friedrichshafen AG announced it increased its sales in 2014 to more than €18 billion

Technology company increases sales in 2014 to more than €18 billion Planned acquisition of TRW Automotive and upcoming integration of the company are key topics ZF will celebrate its centennial in 2015 Stuttgart/Friedrichshafen, 19-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF Friedrichshafen AG’s economic … Read the full press release

ZF Friedrichshafen AG Supervisory Board announced new appointments to the Board of Management

ZF’s Supervisory Board appointed Dr. Franz Kleiner and Peter Lake members of the Board of Management Head of the Industrial Technology division, Dr. Kleiner, will be member of the Board of Management responsible for the Region of North America Head … Read the full press release