ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) debut its TraXon 2 Hybrid transmission system to North American commercial vehicle (CV) market at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California.
It improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions across a wide range of CV platforms. It enables up to 14% CO2 emissio

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced the development of its next-generation electric Range Extender (eRE) and electric Range Extender plus (eRE+) systems, which will enter volume production in 2026.
The new systems are integrated designs that are flexible in terms of performance, E/E architecture, 400V or 800V compat

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) presented its products and solutions for the passenger car and commercial vehicle (CV) industry at Auto Shanghai 2025.
It displayed the connected chassis concept, Chassis 2.0, that features by-wire technologies and ZF’s chassis-specific cubiX software, ensuring all actuators, such as steeri

On April 16, ZF Friedrichshafen AG announced that its division,  ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) announced that it has secured a multi-year business nomination to supply several thousand units of its AxTrax 2 electric axle to a commercial vehicle manufacturer in India. The AxTrax 2 units will be integrated into

ZF LIFETEC, a division of ZF, has unveiled the new SPR6.1 seatbelt for the rear seat, which will be launched in mid-2025.
Featuring mechanical decoupling, the system adjusts to different passenger weights during a crash. It reduces excessive force loads and provides Real Life Safety while improving rear seat passenge

On April 3, 2025, ZF Steering Gear (India) Limited provided an update on the progress of its ongoing projects across three subsidiaries. DriveSys Systems Private Limited (DriveSys), a wholly owned subsidiary, commenced commercial operations on March 18, 2024. Phase II of the project is currently underway and is expec

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has developed its ProAI high-performance computer (HPC) with optical multi-gigabit Ethernet in automotive applications, enabling ultra-fast data transmission for future vehicle electrical systems of software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
The newly developed chips and connectors enable data to be

On March 14, 2025, KPIT Technologies Limited announced that Qualcomm Ventures LLC has joined as a strategic minority shareholder in Qorix GmbH, a joint venture between KPIT and ZF Friedrichshafen AG. Qualcomm has the option to increase its shareholding in Qorix GmbH to EUR 10 million.
Qorix GmbH, initially a 50:50 jo

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that ZF Mobility Solutions has received approval from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) to test a Level 4 system for autonomous driving (AD) on public roads throughout Germany. The approval covers urban and regional public transport areas and is valid until 2026 with a p

On March 4, 2025, ZF Thailand, in collaboration with the Board of Investment (BOI), organized a matchmaking event in Bangkok.
At the “ZF Thailand Supplier Day 2025," the company selected 75 suppliers across 8 key auto parts manufacturing groups, including Chassis solutions, Electromechanical and assembly, Chemical co

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) will present its solutions for the electrification and the automation of city buses at the mobility move 2025 conference and trade fair in Berlin, Germany, from April 1-3.
ZF’s CeTrax 2 electric central drive will make its German premiere at this event. It features software functions such a

On February 7, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India, in an investor update, announced that it has launched new twin-cylinder compressors from the Mahindra World City plant for European OEM customers, in September 2024.
At its Oragadam facility, it has established new assembly lines for dual diaphragm spring br

On February 17, ZF revealed that it will equip NIO's electric flagship, the ET9, with its latest steer-by-wire system. ZF provides both the steering wheel actuator for control and feel, along with a redundant steering gear actuator and the related software. Besides NIO, another major global automaker is already using

Range Energy, a company developing electric powered commercial trailers, announced a partnership with ZF to accelerate the development and deployment of the Range’s eTrailer System for the North America commercial vehicle market. Under the partnership, Range Energy will integrate ZF’s AxTrax 2 e-axle onto the eTraile

On February 12, ZF LIFETEC presented Active Heel Airbag which is designed to increase protection against injuries in front seats. The Active Heel Airbag can be adapted to almost any vehicle model worldwide. It will be available in 2028 for automakers. 
The knee airbag complements the frontal restraint system consisti

On January 22, ZF presented its EasyTurn suspension strut axle concept for the first time in India. The advanced design of the axle enhances the steering angle of a traditional front axle from around 40-45 degrees to 80 degrees.
EasyTurn transforms larger vehicles into highly agile vehicles, allowing them to navigate

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) presented its X-by-Wire portfolio for the first time ever in India at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025. This technology replaces traditional mechanical and hydraulic linkages with electronic signals, leading to new functions and features. This enables greater vehicle customization and enhances

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced the India launch of its next-generation digital fleet management platform, SCALAR, at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025.
SCALAR supports fleets of vehicles powered by combustion engines, EVs, or a combination of both, optimizing fleet management for cargo and passenger transport. The

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has secured a contract for its brake-by-wire technology from a global OEM. It will equip nearly 5 million vehicles with its Electro-Mechanical Braking (EMB) over the length of the contract.
Featuring the EMB and by-wire technology on the rear brakes, the project includes ZF’s Integrated Bra

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) held its Tech Day at Hangzhou Xintu Building, Leapmotor, on December 13, 2024. The company showcased its advanced products in 4 technology domains covering vehicle motion control, automated driving, E-mobility and integrated safety.
Among the products displayed were technologies in the fina