KD, Spain to provide KD7251 transceiver for ZF’s ProAI ECU On May 13, KD, a fabless semiconductor company, announced a technical collaboration with ZF Group to integrate its KD7251 transceiver into ZF’s ProAI ECU. They are working together to further enable ZF’s ProAI high-performance computer with optical multigigabit communications capabilities.  With the KD7251, KD provides the first optical transceiver to enable the transmission of dat...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

ous quality standards that meet Mercedes-Benz’s global requirements. Specifically developed for the Thai market, the bus is based on the Mercedes-Benz RS 1936 chassis and features a European-style design, strong performance, and a comprehensive suite of safety features. The bus is equipped with a ZF Traxon AMT transmission and pneumatic power steering for smooth operation. THACO’s R&D team optimized the chassis to suit Thailand’s road condi...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

UITP Summit 2025: ZF to present technologies for cleaner, safer, and smarter buses ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) will present its technologies for cleaner, safer, and smarter city and intercity buses at the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg, Germany, from June 15 to 18. ZF’s electric central drive, CeTrax 2, and its electric air compressor, e-comp Scroll, will make their premieres at the event. The CeTrax 2 delivers 210 kW of continuous output and a pea...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

n 8,000 business matching sessions, with projected business value exceeding THB 20 billion and over 45,000 participants. A dedicated xEV Sourcing Zone will feature 10 Tier-1 automotive parts manufacturers—including Shanghai Electric Drive, Bosch Automotive, Sumitomo Electric, Thai Summit Harness, ZF Automotive, and Yazaki—presenting their sourcing policies and procurement needs. BMW and Changan will also showcase advanced production technolog...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

ZF reduces working hours at Friedrichshafen HQ, Germany to save tens of millions of euros ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has agreed with employee representatives at its headquarters in Friedrichshafen (Operation Z) to temporarily reduce weekly working hours from May 15, 2025, until March 2026. The measure supports ZF’s efforts to adjust capacities in response to challenging economic conditions and structural changes in the automotive industry, espe...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Auto Shanghai 2025: Rightware and ZF launch “Realtime Drive Mode” Rightware, a ThunderSoft subsidiary, and ZF Group, unveiled Realtime Drive Mode at Auto Shanghai 2025. By combining Rightware’s HMI development toolchain, Kanzi One, with ZF Group’s expertise in chassis control and intelligent driving systems, Realtime Drive Mode builds a new ecosystem between vehicle status and driving environment.  Realtime Drive Mode leverages sensor f...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

ACT Expo 2025: ZF debuts TraXon 2 Hybrid transmission in North American; makes world premiere of e-comp Scroll 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 emission reduction/fuel ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

ZF develops next-gen electric range extender systems ZF Friedrichshafen (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 compatibility, and semiconductor type. The output ranges from 70 to 110 kW (eRE) or 70 t...

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IVECO BUS begins delivery of 102 CROSSWAY buses in Portugal On April 28, IVECO BUS Iberica announced the start of deliveries of 102 CROSSWAY buses to BUSWAY Coimbra to enhance public transportation services in the CIM Coimbra Region in Portugal. The vehicles are powered by FPT Industrial Cursor 9 engines delivering 360 hp, paired with ZF ECOLIFE 6AP automatic transmissions for optimized intercity performance. The buses feature low interior noise...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

Auto Shanghai 2025: ZF presents connected chassis and range extender for e-drives 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 steering, brakes and dampers, work together smoothly i...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

ZF secures multi-year order for AxTrax 2 electric axles in India 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 a new fleet of zero-emission intercity buses. The AxTrax 2 is par...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

ZF LIFETEC unveils new SPR6.1 rear seatbelt system 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 passengers’ comfort. The system combines variable pretensioning via the torsion bar wit...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

velopment/validation procedures in the field of software defined vehicles and advanced driving assistance systems.  At the conference, participants can listen to keynote speeches from high-ranking representatives of the automotive industry from Bosch, Continental, Forvia, Magna, Schaeffler, Valeo, ZF, Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Iveco, JLR, Lotus, Mercedes-Benz, Nio, Stellantis, VinFast and many others. In addition panel discussions are held on the late...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

ZF Steering Gear India provides update on subsidiary projects 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 expected to be completed by March 2026. Metacast Auto Private Limited (Meta...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

ZF develops ProAI high-performance computer with fiber optics 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 transmitted via automotive-grade optical fibers according to the IEEE...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

motive to build a plant in Nuevo León. Rhenus, a key logistics and production supplier for Volvo, will strengthen the state’s growing automotive sector. The governor highlighted the positive outcomes of the trip so far, which includes meetings with major companies like Bosch, Schneider Electric, ZF, and Siemens. He also plans to meet with robotics firm KUKA and Daye, whose Nuevo León facility is expected to be completed this summer. (Cluster ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

Qualcomm Joins KPIT, India and ZF as strategic minority shareholder in Qorix GmbH 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 joint venture between KPIT and ZF, will now include ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17

ZF receives approval to test Level 4 autonomous driving system on German public roads 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 possible extension until 2028. In February 2025...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

m 88-kW DC charger, 45 minutes are required to charge from 15-80%. Besides an EV trim, the diesel variant called the Grand ES has also been launched, priced from MYR 119,888. It is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel engine that delivers 170 PS and 410 Nm of torque, mated to an 8-speed ZF AT and a part-time 4WD BorgWarner transfer case with an electronically-locking rear diff. (From an article of Paul Tan on March 6, 2025 (I/II))...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11

a low-emission 55-seater coach, which is launched today at customer showcase event. While the second vehicle, will be a zero-emission hydrogen coach, which is currently under development at Wrightbus’ Ballymena plant. The new Contour Coach is equipped with a Cummins Euro 6 400BHP X11 engine and a ZF automatic gearbox. It comes with up to 55 reclining seats and a range of customizable options, maximizing luggage space and functionality. Addition...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10