ZF Friedrichshafen AG, commonly known as ZF Group, established in 1915 and headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany, is a global technology company specializing in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety systems. ZF's product portfolio includes transmissions, axles, steering systems, braking systems, and automated driving technologies, serving industries such as passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial applications. The company is committed to advancing mobility and transportation solutions, focusing on electrification, autonomous driving, and digitalization. With a presence in 31 countries and approximately 168,700 employees, ZF reported sales of €46.6 billion in fiscal year 2023, operating 162 production locations worldwide.
At its Global Technology Day in Friedrichshafen, ZF is presenting the electric concept vehicle EVbeat, which is designed for maximum compactness, low weight, and maximum efficiency in real operation.
As a preferred supplier and development partner, ZF successfully worked with British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva on the development of the regenerative braking system on its 7.5t battery-electric truck.
ZF makes the "Next Generation Aftermarket" accessible to users of its automatic transmission for buses. Based on live read data from the driving operations, an individualized maintenance plan can be created that is tailored to the actual condition of the transmission.
NDS provides clearly defined interfaces and specifications for storing and streaming map data. Basis for the development of driving functions and map-based services.
ZF has developed Smart Camera 6, its next generation of cameras for the advanced development of urban and highway automated driving and safety systems.
New shuttle generation celebrates world premiere at CES 2023. ZF and Beep plan to deliver several thousand new-generation autonomous Level 4 shuttles for the US market. With its autonomous transport system, technology group offers customers a comprehensive shuttle service concept including fleet management, maintenance, repairs and training.
ZF has developed a heated seat belt option for electric vehicles. This technology allows drivers to reduce the energy used to heat the vehicle, especially in combination with other contact heaters such as a seat heater.
In order to further advance the modern transport concept, ZF has significantly expanded its range: The company no longer only offers the shuttle vehicles, but a complete all-round carefree package for cities and urban mobility operators.