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 […]
ZF has launched a child road safety campaign in India. The campaign uses a ‘safety bunny’ to educate children between 5-10 years about the basics of road safety. It will initially address more than 10,000 students across Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad and Coimbatore. “In India, there are more than 150,000 fatalities per year, accounting for 11 […]
Openmatics, ZF’s connectivity specialist, and Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, have joined forces to integrate their asset tracking and IT infrastructure capabilities for simpler logistics management and cost savings of up to 20 percent. Connectivity specialist Openmatics offers several benefits in this area and its asset tracking system deTAGtive logistics is setting industry standards. […]
ZF Aftermarket has announced the launch of a new steering damper range to the TRW and SACHS branded product lines. This new product line combines steering technology with the high performance and quality behind all TRW and SACHS ride control products. The steering damper program of both TRW and SACHS offers applications for recent and […]
The sales of ZF Friedrichshafen rose to €18.7 billion, and adjusted operating profit (EBIT) amounted to around €1.1 billion in the first half of 2018. ZF was able to further reduce the debts incurred from the TRW acquisition and significantly increase investments in property, plant and equipment as well as expenditure in research and development. “The […]
The technology company ZF has added a new digital solution to its commercial vehicle portfolio. The TraXon modular transmission system, successfully used by truck manufacturers worldwide, will be equipped with an optional predictive maintenance function starting in 2019. This offers fleet operators the capability to monitor the condition of critical individual components such as transmission […]
ZF has founded Car eWallet, a Berlin-based start-up, in which the company will outsource the current activities of the transaction service Car eWallet. The objective is to further develop and market the service following an initial six-month collaboration with project partners IBM and UBS. The service, for example, enables payments for refuelling or re-charging electric […]
