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ZF CVCS India secures NABL accreditation for Chennai NVH laboratory
On September 30, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India secured NABL accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for its hemi-anechoic chamber testing laboratory near Chennai.
The 144-square-metre facility is a NABL-accredited hemi-anechoic chamber in India for automotive noise, vibration and harshness testing. It ca
ZF LIFETEC develops passive safety solution integrating occupant detection and adaptive restraint systems
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that ZF LIFETEC has developed an integrated passive safety system that combines key passive safety components with occupant monitoring and adaptive restraint systems.
These include adaptive airbag systems with variable venting and adaptive cushion size, as well as advanced multist
IAA Transportation 2026: ZF makes world premiere of low-dust MAXX Uniper air disc brake
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that it is presenting the world premiere of MAXX Uniper, its next-generation air disc brake for heavy-duty commercial vehicles (CVs), at IAA Transportation 2026. Production is expected to start in 2027.
The single-piston air disc brake is engineered to meet upcoming EURO 7 brake-p
IAA Transportation 2026: ZF reports 90% win rate and EUR 5 billion awarded CV business in 2026
At IAA Transportation 2026, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that its Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has secured an almost 90% customer acquisition win rate and more than EUR 5 billion in awarded lifetime business in 2026 so far. This demonstrates strong customer confidence in ZF’s CV technology port
ZF provides TraXon 2 transmission for Hino’s new S’elega coach in Japan
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announce that its latest-generation TraXon 2 automated manual transmission (AMT) with integrated Intarder is adopted in Hino’s new S’elega premium coach in Japan. This marks the first Hino application of ZF’s TraXon 2 Coach solution and expands ZF’s collaboration with Hino from the truck se
IAA Transportation 2026: ZF to present technologies for software-defined commercial vehicle
On September 2, ZF announced that it will showcase the next building blocks in the evolution toward the software-defined commercial vehicle at IAA Transportation 2026. ZF combines software offerings, connected vehicle technologies, and system-level integration to unlock greater value throughout the vehicle lifecycle
ZF secures project nominations from two Chinese automakers for coaxial electric drive system
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that its coaxial electric drive system has secured project nominations from two leading Chinese automakers, marking a major breakthrough in the large-scale deployment of ZF's electric drive technologies in China's New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market.
Developed on the ZF eDrive Platfor
ZF begins mass production of 8-speed hybrid transmissions in Shanghai
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that its 8-speed hybrid transmission has officially entered mass production at ZF Transmissions Shanghai Co., Ltd.
The transmission supports a maximum input torque of up to 800 Nm and integrates a motor with a maximum power output of 160 kW and a peak torque of 450 Nm. Featuring a
Qorix, Germany, joins NASSCOM to help build India’s SDV ecosystem
On August 4, Qorix joined NASSCOM, India’s technology industry association for the IT, engineering, R&D, and business process management sectors. The membership connects Qorix with more than 3,500 member companies, including OEMs, Global Capability Centers (GCCs), and technology leaders building India’s software-defi
MAN begins road trials of hydrogen trucks under Bayernflotte Project in Germany
On July 31, MAN Truck and Bus announced that it has started road testing of hydrogen-powered trucks as part of the Bayernflotte project, marking the final stage of the research program funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy.
MAN has handed over three fuel cell truck
IAA Transportation 2026: ZF to present new active safety technologies for trucks and trailers
On July 30, ZF's Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division presented new active safety technologies for trucks and trailers for the first time ahead of IAA Transportation 2026. At its Commercial Vehicle Technology Day, it presented a scalable 360° safety concept that combines sensing, perception, braking and steeri
ZF CVCS India wins new business for ESCsmart Electronic Stability Control (ESC) solution
On July 28, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited (ZF CVCS India) announced business nominations from three Indian commercial vehicle OEMs for its ESCsmart Electronic Stability Control (ESC) solution. The multi-year programs cover truck platforms across both 24V and 12V architectures and support upcomin
ZF LIFETEC develops infrared seat belt for camera-based occupant detection
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that ZF LIFETEC has developed the “Infrared Belt”, a new seat belt fabric with an integrated infrared signature, enabling in-cabin cameras to detect whether the seat belt is worn correctly. Series production is scheduled to start in August 2026 for all seating positions, including
ZF presents City Bus Assist solution at its CV Tech Day
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) presented the City Bus Assist solution at its CV Tech Day. The solution will also be displayed at IAA Transportation 2026 in September along with other commercial vehicle technologies.
The perception-sensor-based solution supports automated steering assistance and integrated kneeling contro
ZF’s eRE Plus 4-in-1 range extender drive system enters mass production, debuts on Leapmotor D19
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that its eRE Plus 4-in-1 range extender drive system has officially entered mass production and has been adopted for the Leapmotor’s flagship model D19. Developed specifically for China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) market, the system is designed for range-extended electric vehicles
ZF LIFETEC leads Wuhan Major Science and Technology Project to advance intelligent occupant protection technologies
ZF LIFETEC (a division of ZF Friedrichshafen AG) announced the official launch of the Wuhan Major Science and Technology Project, "Research and Application of Key Technologies for Full-Stack Intelligent Occupant Protection", led by ZF Automotive Safety Systems (Wuhan) Co., Ltd (ZF Wuhan).
The Project will focus on t
ZF Group, India showcases AxTrax 2 electric axle and bus safety systems at Prawaas 5.0
On July 10, 2026, ZF Group announced its participation at Prawaas 5.0, a multimodal public transport exhibition being held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. At the exhibition, ZF is displaying its key technologies, including the AxTrax 2 electric axle for light‑ and medium‑duty bus applications. It is also showcasing the RL82
China's PXI Auto signs long-term strategic cooperation agreement with ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions
PXI Auto Components (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (PXI Auto), a Chinese automotive supplier, announced that it has signed a long-term strategic cooperation agreement with ZF Friedrichshafen (ZF)’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division. Under the agreement, the two companies will jointly develop electrified parts and syste
ZF Group India wins three government-linked orders for battery, tire and E-Axle test systems
On June 30, ZF Group India secured three separate orders for test systems from independent automotive testing agencies operating under NATRiP, MoRTH and the Government of India, covering battery testing, tire testing and e-axle testing. The orders mark the first time ZF has won business from independent government-af



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