Future mobility will encompass ride-hailing solutions and robo-taxis to move people comfortably and safely through the megacities of the globe. A pioneer in the robo-taxi business is the independent Amazon subsidiary Zoox that develops personal transportation solutions. ZF is proud to be a partner of the Zoox ecosystem and to contribute to the success of this autonomously and electrically driving robo-taxi.

The vehicle of the future will feature high levels of networking and automation defined by software. But a “software-defined car” is much more than a ”smartphone on wheels” even if the vehicle operation increasingly resembles that of a smartphone. The difference is the quality and quantity of hardware systems that need to be intelligently connected by a software platform to help move people comfortably and safely.

ZF today announced the launch of a comprehensive new suite of fleet solutions specifically designed to improve the operational performance, safety and customer service levels of Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) operations across Europe. Helping fleets become leaner, greener and safer, the latest expansion of ZF’s capabilities addresses the important role of LCVs within the logistics and transportation industry.

When the fire fighters are called out to deal with an accident, things have to happen quickly - especially when an electric vehicle is involved. Hesitant, unsafe rescue teams or incorrectly used means can put the people involved in the accident and also the rescuers themselves in danger. Therefore, fire fighters should now get fit in handling electrified vehicles - for example with training at ZF Aftermarket.

Where the SHIFT 7k variant with a torque range up to 8000kNm addresses the high power, high output onshore segments as well as dedicated offshore markets, the SHIFT 3k variant covers the requirements for high capacity factors in low to very low wind sites to boost annual energy production. Together with SHIFT 4k and SHIFT 6k, the SHIFT platform is now able to maximize energy production at every wind site.

Digital education formats offer many advantages - and not only during a pandemic. This is why ZF Aftermarket is significantly expanding its online offering once again. ZF's Aftermarket Division has introduced a new training platform, where participants can register much more conveniently than before. And the range of content will be significantly expanded in the coming weeks - with topics from chassis technology and the dual-mass flywheel.

ZF is expanding its manufacturing footprint for advanced Driver Assist Systems technologies with the launch of its new Electronics Plant in Częstochowa, Poland. The new facility and its 100 employees have initiated serial production of the company’s innovative S-Cam4.8 cameras.

The second generation of ZF's AKC (Active Kinematics Control) active rear axle steering is improved with targeted technical developments.

The year 2020 has also been an unusual one so far in terms of car use: despite the increase in home office working, more cars are being driven to maximize social distancing.

ZF and long-standing commercial vehicle customer Iveco have joined forces to help achieve greater climate protection with significantly lower emissions.