ZF is stepping up its activities in China with several additional plants, and the extension of development capacities. The Group has had its own production sites there since 1994; currently, there are 32. ZF already offers customers in China high-tech solutions for e-mobility and autonomous driving and is increasingly enlarging its customer base with Chinese […]
By Pramod Thomas ZF, the Global leader in driveline and chassis technology, is looking at an opportune moment to launch its premium two-wheeler products in India. “We are evaluating the adaptability of these products to the local market,” Vijay D Khorgade, Head, ZF Aftermarket India, told AutoParts Asia on the sidelines of ACMA Automechanika 2019 […]
ZF Friedrichshafen has received a customer order for its enhanced 8-speed automatic transmission with a double digit billion value for several years. The latest version of ZF’s 8-speed transmission has been optimised by integrating an electric drive. This also includes a hybrid variant. The new transmission generation will start series production in 2022 at ZF’s […]
ZF Friedrichshafen has achieved increased sales during the 2018 financial year. The Group’s sales increased – adjusted for exchange rate effects and M&A activities – by approximately 6 percent to EUR 36.9 billion (prior year: EUR 36.4 billion). The adjusted EBIT amounted to EUR 2.1 billion (prior year: EUR 2.3 billion). The adjusted EBIT margin […]
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WABCO for $136.50 per share. The planned acquisition is part of ZF’s Next Generation Mobility strategy and will expand the company’s expertise to include commercial vehicle braking solutions for the first time. This plays a central role for the control […]
ZF is establishing a Technology centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity in Saarbrücken, Germany. With this, ZF will now expand its activities in AI research and will coordinate and control the company’s future AI activities from here. Wolf-Henning Scheider, Chief Executive Officer of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, announced the location for the Technology Center in […]
The British bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) is expanding its product line, adding a double-decker model powered by a fuel cell drive. This new model is also equipped with ZF’s AxTrax AVE electric drive axle to prevent local emissions. ZF also provided additional hardware and software solutions for optimum performance. An initial prototype was […]
ZF has presented the current state of development as well as new solutions at the ‘Airbag 2018’ symposium in Mannheim from November 26 to 28. “Occupant safety is paramount when developing new vehicles for automated and autonomous driving,” said Dr. Michael Büchsner, Head of ZF’s Passive Safety Systems Division. “Our concept of the pre-crash external […]
ZF Friedrichshafen has started a new shock absorber production line in India. It will be part of ZF’s regional headquarters based in Chakan, Pune, with an annual installed manufacturing capacity of 0.7 million units. It plans to increase the capacity to three million units in three to four years. “With the dynamic business environment of […]
ZF is highlighting two market successes for its tried-and-tested AxTrax AVE electric portal axle. Initially, 31 of the famous red London double-decker buses will be equipped with this technology and glide through the city powered solely by electricity. The electric buses will be built by British manufacturer Optare and comply with one of the strictest […]
