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

On December 11, ZF LIFETEC announced an innovative solution with e.Locking, the electrification of the sensor, and the release system. The system is a key function in the latest ACR8.S seatbelt retractor series. It will also be available as an option for the other ACR8 and SPR6 generations. 
The new e.Locking system

On December 10, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that two new Porsche models, the Panamera and Taycan, are using sMOTION active suspension system. Each features Porsche’s “Active Ride” air suspension which uses sMOTION’s damper and valve technology. This system adapts damping force exactly to the corresponding dr

ZF announced the signing of an investment agreement on the second expansion of a project on EPS (Electric Power Steering) systems in China between ZF Automotive Technologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (ZF Automotive) and the Shanghai Anting Economic Development Center (SAEDC). The agreement was signed to further expand the

ZF announced the opening of ZF Electric Mobility Systems (Shenyang) Co., Ltd. At the new plant, the main products are electric drive systems for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). Based on ZF’s modular electric drive platform, the core components cover front and rear axle assemblies and include motors, power electronics, an

On November 27, ZF Group (ZF) announced that it has sold a 4.3% stake, in its subsidiary, ZF CVCS India, to increase liquidity and financial flexibility for its growth plans. The sale of shares has no effect on ZF’s control of ZF CVCS India.
The transaction will strengthen the financial flexibility of ZF, allowing it

In an investor update, ZF CVS India announced that it has recently developed a state-of-the-art Electronic Stability Control (ESC) test track, with a steering pad, at its existing proving ground in Chennai. This facility is certified by TUV Rheinland and ARAI and the new track is specifically designed to facilitate t

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that ZF LIFETEC will present its safety solutions at AIRBAG 2024 in Mannheim, Germany, from November 25-27.
The highlights include adaptive restraint system solutions, such as the Dual Contour Airbag and ACR8 seatbelt retractors, based on occupants' body sizes and seating position

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) and the employee representatives at its site in Schweinfurt, Germany, have agreed to reduce working hours to 32.5 hours per week from December 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
The decision responds to the declining sales and high costs associated with e-mobility shift, requiring necessary adjustm

ZF hosted a technology event at Seres Group. At the event, ZF exhibited more than 70 latest and state-of-the-art products in the vehicle motion control, autonomous driving, electric drive, integrated safety technology, and industrial technology sectors, including the sMOTION fully active damping system and the cubiX

On October 28, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the new plant in Niederzissen. Due to the risk of flooding, ZF is relocating its production facility from Ahrweiler to the nearby Brohltal-Ost/A 61 industrial area near Niederzissen. 
The relocation of production is planned for the firs

Several media sources reported that ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) will reduce working hours of 9,800 employees at its Schweinfurt plant in Germany over the next 12 months to prevent job cuts due to insufficient capacity.
The site, which produces components for electric cars, is facing falling sales. It aims to cut worki

Announced on October 16, 2024, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) participated in an international academic conference and exhibition, “Enlit Asia Conference & Exhibition 2024,” at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), held in Kuala Lumpur from October 8-10.
This important energ

Reported on October 18, 2024, Tru Automotive Co, a supplier of aftermarket auto parts under the TRW brand, said manufacturers of auto parts for ICE vehicles should start looking for foreign markets where ICEs are still widely used and BEVs are not heavily promoted by the government.
The company believed that sales of