Whether in the passenger car sector or for commercial vehicles, ZF is well on the road toward Vision Zero. Autonomous vehicles, innovative safety systems and intelligent mobility solutions contribute to a future of road traffic with zero accidents and zero emissions. This will be accompanied by digitalizing the entire value chain. The technological backbone for… Continue reading ZF expands Partnership with Microsoft to Develop Digital Services
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Sachs Torque Converter for 6 HP Transmissions is Newest Addition to ZF Product Portfolio
In addition to its extensive portfolio for Mercedes Benz vehicles, ZF is now offering its established Sachs torque converters for 6HP transmissions for vehicles produced by Audi, Aston Martin, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche, Skoda and the VW Group. “Our torque converters,” says Richard Adgey, head of Product Management at ZF Aftermarket, “are the ideal… Continue reading Sachs Torque Converter for 6 HP Transmissions is Newest Addition to ZF Product Portfolio
Transdev, ZF and e.GO announce partnership for shared autonomous mobility
The e.GO Moove GmbH joint venture (which partners e.GO and ZF) is providing the e.GO Mover, a fully electric, connected and automated shuttle. ZF is equipping this people mover with electric drive systems, steering systems and brakes as well as ZF’s ProAI central computer (using artificial intelligence) and sensors which enable automated driving functions. Transdev,… Continue reading Transdev, ZF and e.GO announce partnership for shared autonomous mobility
ZF Sensor Power: Autonomous Driving With All the Senses
“As system architects for autonomous driving, we’ve developed a sensor set which equips cars with all of the necessary senses to digitally detect their surroundings,” said Torsten Gollewski, head of Advanced Engineering at ZF and general manager of Zukunft Ventures GmbH. “Our systems can more precisely and redundantly enable real-time sensing and signal processing of… Continue reading ZF Sensor Power: Autonomous Driving With All the Senses
Smart Sharing of Autonomous Driving: ZF Enables New Forms of Urban Mobility
At CES 2019, ZF will unveil a steering wheel and pedal-free robo-taxi to show how its technologies enable new forms of urban mobility. Users can hail the taxi using their smartphone or tablet and it will maneuver autonomously to pick them up. It can then chauffeur them to where they wish to go. “Automation, electrification… Continue reading Smart Sharing of Autonomous Driving: ZF Enables New Forms of Urban Mobility
AI-capable Supercomputer ZF ProAI: Maximum Computing Power and Flexibility
NVIDIA DRIVE Autopilot premieres on ZF ProAI The power and flexibility of ZF’s ProAI also convinced NVIDIA to name ZF one of their preferred partners for the launch of their new Level2+ NVIDIA DRIVE AutoPilot. Since ZF’s new product’s volume production starts within the next 12 months it is the only automotive grade AI capable… Continue reading AI-capable Supercomputer ZF ProAI: Maximum Computing Power and Flexibility
ZF Friedrichshafen AG accrues 100 million EUR
Friedrichshafen. ZF Friedrichshafen AG accrues 100 million EUR in the fourth quarter of 2018 to cover a fine it believes the European Commission might impose after an investigation in the field of occupant safety systems for passenger cars. Such systems include for example seatbelts and airbags. The Commission’s investigation started in 2011 against TRW, a… Continue reading ZF Friedrichshafen AG accrues 100 million EUR
ZF’s Friedrichshafen Location is Shaping the Transformation of the Automotive Industry
The key issue paper was a milestone in establishing the Friedrichshafen location as a permanent fixture for the future in order to make it more competitive and to maintain flexibility,” explains Dirk Hanenberg, the location manager responsible for production. “We are on the right path, yet the automotive world continues to evolve quickly. This means… Continue reading ZF’s Friedrichshafen Location is Shaping the Transformation of the Automotive Industry
ZF Electric driveline to premiere in Formula E
The world’s first racing series for all-electric Formula vehicles is growing steadily in popularity. Following in the footsteps of manufacturers like Audi, Jaguar and Mahindra, the fifth season will see BMW and Nissan joining the series with factory teams. Mercedes and Porsche are planning a factory-backed entry in season six. New rules this year will… Continue reading ZF Electric driveline to premiere in Formula E
ZF invests €800 million in Saarbrücken plant
For the Saarbrücken plant, the ongoing electrification of the powertrain is both an opportunity and a challenge. “We see the increasing market penetration of advanced hybrid drives as an opportunity, which in our view is much more than just a bridge technology,” said Scheider in Saarbrücken, Germany. “With longer ranges between 80 and 100 kilometers,… Continue reading ZF invests €800 million in Saarbrücken plant