ZF is systematically expanding its expertise in the future field of autonomous driving in line with ZF's "Next Generation Mobility" strategy. To this end, ZF has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Oxbotica, a global leader in autonomous vehicle software, to develop a Level 4 self-driving system which will initially be deployed in passenger shuttles in major cities around the world.

ZF is expanding its range of products for autonomous and electric shuttle systems. With immediate effect, the Group is not only offering the shuttle vehicles themselves, but also all the supplementary services required for the planning, implementation, operation, maintenance, and repair of autonomous passenger transport systems. ZF is directing its offer to cities and urban mobility operators to accelerate the expansion of this important mobility option. ZF shuttles can already solve many acute traffic problems today, as they get people from A to B faster and reduce the number of passenger cars as well as traffic-related emissions in metropolises. In addition, the shuttles facilitate the connection of rural areas to urban centers.

Schweinfurt (Germany). Since volume production started in 2005, four million units have rolled off the line, turning ZF's ConAct pneumatic release cylinder into a globally successful product for commercial vehicles. ConAct enables the clutches in automated commercial vehicle transmissions to be controlled more precisely, adding to more economical vehicle operation. The product also reduces the system weight.

ZF and Aston Martin have been cooperating very successfully since the 1950s - the British sports car manufacturer is one of the oldest customers of the globally operating technology company. At the time, ZF produced the manual 5-speed S5-325 sports transmission for the DB5. On behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda, ZF Tradition has now reproduced this transmission after almost 60 years – for the special reproduction of 25 true-to-original "Goldfinger" DB5 with the special James Bond gadgets. The vehicles were manufactured after pre-orders from collectors and for charity.

The ABS system has become indispensable in passenger and commercial vehicles. This safety function is also becoming increasingly popular for e-bikes.

At IAA Mobility in Munich, ZF, as a comprehensive system provider for sustainable mobility, presents its innovations - setting the tone for e-mobility and powerful central computers.

Shanghai, China. ZF has launched its next generation mid-range radar to support advanced ADAS safety functions and enhance the available ZF coASSIST semi-automated system on the Dongfeng Aeolus Yixuan MAX in China.

ZF electrifies technologies to drive North America’s transition to fully electrified commercial vehicles. One third of the Class 4-8 commercial vehicle market in the U.S. and Canada will migrate to battery-electric solutions in the next 10 years, according to a recent study by ACT Research*.

Friedrichshafen/Munich, Germany. Under the motto “Next Generation Mobility. Now.”, at the IAA 2021, ZF is focusing on technology that is already available today for the next generation of vehicles. The latest generation of the ZF ProAI supercomputer plays a key role here: It offers customized computing power for virtually any vehicle platform and every level of automation.

In most commercial vehicle (CV) engines, the flywheel is a massive component. But despite its size, it can wear out: for example, on the starter gear ring or the friction surface. This is because the flywheel is tapered by only a few tenths of a millimeter in order to ensure smooth clutch engagement. The commercial vehicle experts at ZF Aftermarket therefore recommend careful checking of the flywheel when changing the clutch, and for the safest drive, this part also be replaced at the same time.