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

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

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 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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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  (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

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

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

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

BAIC Foton announced that the first AxTrax2 electric drive axle has officially rolled off the production line at ZF Foton Automated Transmission Co., Ltd., its transmission joint venture with ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) in Jiaxing, China,
The AxTrax2 is ZF's integrated electric axle platform for next-generation commer

On June 29, ZF Steering Gear (India) Limited announced that it has entered into a framework co-operation agreement with Hubei Tri-Ring Motor Steering Gear Co. Ltd., China, to establish a framework for co-operation in relation to the development of electric hydraulic power-assisted steering (EHPAS) assemblies in India