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2008/12/10 Changing Technology In Commercial Vehicle Chassis: 100,000 ZF 4-Point Links
At the end of 2008, the 100,000th 4-point link came of the lines at ZF's production location in Dielingen. ...more
2008/11/25 Steering and Thinking
Various ZF components are included on a volume production basis in the new Golf; among these: The third generation of the Servolectric by ZF Steering Systems. ...more
2008/11/21 Two Million Passenger Car Axle Drives Produced By ZF At Gotha Location
At ZF's location in Gotha, Germany, the two-millionth axle drive for passenger cars came off the line in mid-November. ...more
2008/11/10 Opel Insignia With Variable Damping by ZF
The new Opel Insignia flagship unveils what kind of chassis and suspension-control system potentials reside in the CDC (Continuous Damping Control) by ZF Sachs. ...more
2008/11/06 ZF Celebrates Two-Millionth Ecosplit Transmission
At the beginning of November 2008, ZF celebrated the production of the 2-millionth Ecosplit transmission. ...more
2008/10/27 Optimal Damping for Compression and Traction
Further development of the CDC (Continuous Damping Control) variable damping by ZF Sachs for use in passenger cars enters volume production. ...more
2008/10/07 Considerable Savings Potential With Modern Transmission Technology in Chicago
Fuel savings of up to 18 percent are possible with ZF-Ecomat and the TopoDyn shift program. ...more
2008/10/01 Premiere On The Streets Of Stuttgart: ZF-EcoLife In New Mercedes-Benz "CapaCity" Buses
In July 2008, as the first end customer, the SSB (Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG) received a Mercedes-Benz "CapaCity" bus equipped with the ZF-EcoLife transmission. ...more
2008/09/30 Management changeover in ZF commercial vehicle division
Rolf Lutz takes over the ZF Commercial Vehicle and Special Driveline Technology Division from Wolfgang Vogel ...more
2008/09/26 ZF Receives Considerable Order From Foton
At the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2008 in Hanover, ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Beiqi Foton Motor Co. Ltd. signed an agreement on strategic cooperation in China. ...more
2008/09/24 Technology Highlights at the IAA 2008
Many of the commercial vehicles exhibited at the 2008 International Motor Show in Hanover use Driveline and Chassis Technology from ZF. ...more
2008/09/24 ZF – Worldwide On Track
At the InnoTrans 2008 in Berlin, ZF Friedrichshafen AG is exhibiting its product range for rail vehicles. ...more
2008/09/18 Innovations of Great Value: ZF at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2008
At the present IAA Commercial Vehicles 2008, ZF unveils the contribution to be made by Driveline and Chassis Technology for more economy. ...more
2008/08/27 Anniversary of a Best-Selling Product
Torque converters are used in modern passenger car automatic transmissions. They ensure wear-free and smooth setting off and provide for driving and ride comfort. Recently, the 20-millionth torque converter has left the assembly line at the Schweinfurt location. ...more
2008/08/27 Silence in the Driveline
After many years with double-digit growth rates for dual mass flywheels for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, the 10-millionth unit has now left the assembly line. ...more
2008/08/12 Road Show Through Russia
2008/08/11 - ZF and its co-operation partner Kamaz are heading off for a road show through Russia. Between August 11 and September 09, 2008, the motto 'Be close to the market' will be pursued by ZF employees from Friedrichshafen, the representative office of ZF Russia in Moscow, as well as ZF Kama and Kamaz. ...more
2008/07/31 ZF Electric Drive for Low-Floor Buses
2008/07/31 - A concept for a new serial hybrid drive for city buses is currently being developed by ZF Passau GmbH, the ZF Off-Road Driveline Technology and Axle Systems division. Two electric motors are integrated into the axle and are also used for energy recuperation during braking. ...more
2008/07/31 ZF Electric Drive for Low-Floor Buses
2008/07/31 - A concept for a new serial hybrid drive for city buses is currently being developed by ZF Passau GmbH, the ZF Off-Road Driveline Technology and Axle Systems division. Two electric motors are integrated into the axle and are also used for energy recuperation during braking. ...more
2008/07/29 ZF To Acquire Cherry Corporation
2008/07/29 - ZF Friedrichshafen AG is further expanding its leading worldwide automotive supplier position for Driveline and Chassis Technology. Upon government approval, ZF will acquire the Cherry Corporation, headquartered in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. ...more
2008/07/08 Economical Commercial Vehicle Technology by ZF
2008/07/08 - Economy is the key in the commercial vehicle industry. The market expects one main feature from innovations: cost benefits. ZF technology allows for efficient, economical, and reliable operation in all applications and vehicle classes. ...more
2008/07/08 Economy Drive with Automatic Transmissions by ZF
2008/07/08 - With the AS Tronic automatic transmission family, ZF covers a broad application range in the commercial vehicle ...more
2008/07/08 Automatic Shifting with the ZF-PowerLine
2008/07/08 - At the IAA 2008 for Commercial Vehicles, ZF will present the new automatic transmission for light commercial vehicles up to 15 tons for the very first time: ZF-PowerLine, the 6-speed powershift transmission covers the torque range between 600 and 1000 newton meters and is equally suitable for use with diesel and gasoline engines. ...more
2008/07/08 For the Heavy Guys: The TC Tronic by ZF
2008/07/08 - The success story of the ZF-AS Tronic automatic transmission family continues. In the meantime, it has proven its economy and flexibility in the entire commercial vehicle segment. ...more
2008/07/08 Manual Transmissions by ZF: Simply Economical
2008/07/08 - Manual commercial vehicle transmissions are in demand. In such high demand, in fact, that the request for the ZF Ecosplit product family continues to make a significant contribution to the Commercial Vehicle and Special Driveline Technology division's sales development. ...more
2008/07/08 ZF-EcoLife Combines Ecological and Economical Goals
2008/07/08 - Higher performance with higher economy at the same time – EcoLife, the commercial vehicle transmission by ZF meets this requirement. The automatic 6-speed transmission has also been optimally adapted to higher torques. ...more
2008/07/08 ZF-Intarder: 16 Years Old and Better Than Ever
2008/07/08 - More power, less weight, and less noise at the same time – the new Intarder by ZF Friedrichshafen AG has 25 percent more braking power, weighs less, works more quietly, and is more environmentally friendly than its predecessor. ...more
2008/07/08 Drive Program Matches Route Profile
2008/07/08 - Already today, city bus transmissions feature up to six drive programs; however, it is not possible to change between them at any time - quite in contrast toTopoDyn, ZF's intelligent shift strategy which is topography-dependent. ...more
2008/07/08 Faster and More Flexible: BRT With Low-Floor Buses
2008/07/08 - Metropolises like Beijing are growing fast. Traffic jams and smog are the order of the day. For two years now, traffic planners in Beijing have therefore been using Bus Rapid Transit, abbreviated BRT – a traffic concept based on low-floor buses equipped with ZF technology. ...more
2008/07/08 ZF Hybrid Technology Makes Commercial Vehicles Even More Economical
2008/07/08 - With a complete product portfolio, ZF extends its lead as hybrid technology supplier for commercial vehicles. The Group's performance spectrum ranges from the core hybrid component, i.e. the electric motor, to complete hybrid systems. ...more
2008/07/08 Clean and Green - With ZF Hybrid Transmissions
2008/07/08 - The demand for fuel-efficient hybrid technology will rise – also and particularly for commercial vehicles. ZF responds to this need by extending its transmission system offer for commercial vehicles. ...more
2008/07/08 ZF: Overall Expertise for the Commercial Vehicle
2008/07/08 - When developing new product generations for driveline and chassis technology, ZF benefits from its overall expertise in the field of commercial vehicles. By combining the competencies of the individual divisions, ZF is able to also offer innovations which suppliers of individual components or systems cannot provide. ...more
2008/07/08 Independent Wheel Suspension for Heavy Commercial Vehicles
2008/07/08 - A ZF chassis concept for heavy trucks combines independent wheel suspension with a pneumatic spring mount and a linear steering system. The advantages of this innovative complete chassis are more driving comfort and better handling for the driver. ...more
2008/07/08 The Most Powerful Transfer Case of the World is Made by ZF
2008/07/08 - Engine power is increasing continuously and so is the respective torque range. With the VG 2700 transfer case, ZF offers driveline technology which has been specially designed for the strongest engines in four-wheel-drive vehicles. ...more
2008/07/08 Increased Safety and Comfort in Commercial Vehicles
2008/07/08 - The majority of all road accidents with heavy commercial vehicles are due to driving errors. So what is required is the kind of technology that relieves the driver and, thus, increases safety in road traffic. ZF offers a range of standard and optional products which ensure additional safety and comfort at the workplace in commercial vehicles. ...more
2008/07/08 ZF Damper Systems Preserve Vehicles and Freight Plus go Easy on the Budget
2008/07/08 - Trucks booming on Germany's highways: Currently, three quarters of all freight is transported on the road. Not only motorists have started to notice this but also forwarders, logistics suppliers, and truckers. ZF products help handle this situation. ...more
2008/07/08 ZF Lenksysteme Responds to Megatrends in Commercial Vehicle Segment
2008/07/08 - ZF Lenksysteme GmbH, a 50-50 joint venture of Robert Bosch GmbH and ZF Friedrichshafen AG, specialist and technological leader for steering technology, supplies all steering technologies for commercial vehicles (CVs). ...more
2008/07/08 ZF: Competence and Comfort for the Driver's Cab
2008/07/08 - Good working conditions in commercial vehicles are not a luxury but a prerequisite for getting the driver, vehicle, and goods safely to their destination. As a system provider, ZF develops and produces cabin suspensions for all applications in commercial vehicles ...more
2008/07/08 Silence in Driveline and Chassis
2008/07/08 - The work load in the transport business is further increasing and means maximum demands for drivers and vehicles. Elastomer bearings in driveline and chassis minimize noise exposure and reduce disturbing vibrations. ...more
2008/07/08 More Comfortably on the Move - With ZF Technology
2008/07/08 - More comfort in the driver's cab – made possible by the electropneumatic clutch actuation system ConAct, the wear compensation system XTend, and the dual-mass flywheel by ZF Sachs, the ZF Powertrain and Suspension Components division. ...more
2008/07/08 ZF Plus: International and Individual Service
2008/07/08 - Commercial vehicle manufacturers and end customers – the international service provided by ZF Plus offers numerous advantages to both. ...more
2008/07/08 Not Just of Interest to Racing Fans: The ZF Pavilion at the Truck Grand Prix
2008/07/08 - ZF Friedrichshafen AG will be present at the 23rd Truck Grand Prix from July 11 to 13, 2008, at the Nürburgring. ...more
2008/07/04 Functional Network Improves Safety, Comfort, and Economy
2008/07/08 - The claim of the supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG to offer technical innovations goes beyond developing and producing components and systems for commercial vehicles. Another essential aim is the functional networking of existing driveline, chassis, or steering systems, turning them into new intelligent solutions. ...more
2008/06/26 Regular Position at the Top
2008/06/26 - In the case of the ETM publisher's reader survey, ZF took, for the fourth time, the lead for the transmission product group. ...more
2008/06/24 ZF Supplies Technology for Major Order from Firstbus
2008/06/24 - The British company First UK Bus, one of the largest transport companies worldwide, will modernize its bus fleet in the years to come. For this purpose, the double-decker buses will be equipped exclusively with the new ZF-EcoLife automatic transmissions. ...more
2008/06/17 ZF driveline technology for top-selling tractors
2008/06/17 - Seven of Germany's top-10 tractors are available with ZF transmissions - ZF T-7200 powershift transmission improves sales performance of popular Deutz Agrotron 150 farm tractor ...more
2008/05/26 Iveco Opts For ZF Drives for the Eurocargo
2008/05/26 - The drives for the new generation of the Iveco Eurocargo are supplied by ZF Friedrichshafen AG. The successful medium-duty truck is equipped with the manual ZF transmissions, Ecolite and Ecomid. ...more
2008/05/13 ZF Committed to Tradition
2008/05/13 - Automotive Supplier Pools Service for Vintage Vehicle Owners - All from a single source: from technical information to repair instructions to spare parts. ...more
2008/05/07 ZF Inaugurates New Production Location for Hybrid Drives
2008/05/07 - On May 07, 2008, ZF officially inaugurated Germany's first production location for the industrial production of hybrid drive modules. ...more
2008/04/28 ZF Selected as Automatic Transmission Supplier to New Nissan Light Commercial Vehicle in North America
2008/04/28 - ZF has been nominated for another important order from Nissan to provide six-speed automatic transmissions for a new light commercial vehicle. ...more
2008/04/25 ZF Produces 10 Millionth Axle System For Passenger cars/light trucks
2008/04/25 - Today, a complete BMW Z4 (front/rear) axle system rolled off the assembly line at the ZF Lemforder facility in Duncan, S.C., and marked the 10 millionth axle system the company has produced worldwide ...more
2008/04/25 Quickstart With ZF's 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
2008/04/25 - Hydraulic impulse oil storage in the transmission makes the vehicle ready to start within 350 milliseconds - Fuel consumption reduced by another 5% thanks to the start/stop function. - Presentation at the Vienna Motor Symposium ...more
2008/04/22 European Patent Office Exhibits ZF's 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
2008/04/22 - At its exhibition stand, the European Patent Office will present one of the most important innovations of the international automotive supplier company ZF. ...more
2008/04/15 Dual-Mass Flywheel And Clutch From ZF In The Worldwide First Boxer Diesel Engine
2008/04/15 - The worldwide first Boxer Diesel which was presented in March by the Japanese manufacturer Subaru is banking on ZF driveline technology. ...more
2008/03/27 ZF Supplies Rail Vehicle Dampers To Russia
2008/03/27 - The distance between Moscow and Saint Petersburg will be closer from the end of 2009 on, when the first Velaro RUS high-speed train will connect the two Russian metropolises. ...more
2008/03/26 ZF Honored by Hino Motors
2008/03/26 - ZF receives the supplier award in the "Special Global Contribution" category at Hino Motors in Tokyo. ...more
2008/03/19 ZF Produces One-Millionth Passenger Car Axle Drive In The USA
2008/03/19 - ZF plant in Gainesville reaches the million threshold in just three years - The recipe for success: modern and flexible production ...more
2008/03/13 8 4 50: ZF ERGOPOWER L II
2008/03/13 - ZF developed a new Hydrodynamic Powershift Transmission, the ERGOPOWER L II. This unit transmits an engine power of up to 400 kW (approx. 540 HP) and a max. input torque of 2,500 Nm. ...more
2008/03/13 Innovations of Great Value
2008/03/13 - Many new product presentations, innovations and highest technical performance are particularly putting user benefits in the limelight. So does ZF. With Innovations of Great Value. ...more
2008/03/13 ZF-EFFICIENCY PACKAGE
2008/03/13 - ZF is a renowned specialist for driveline technology and recognized worldwide as innovative systems supplier for off-road machinery. ZF underlines its systems competence with the EFFICIENCY PACKAGE. ...more
2008/03/13 New hydrostatic drivelines HC 85
2008/03/13 - ZF presents the new transmission systems of the HC range.The transmission systems 1 HC 85 and 2 HC 85 with incorporated actuators and sensors for construction machinery. ...more
2008/03/13 News from the market leader for mixer transmissions
2008/03/13 - ZF presents the new generation of the ECOMIX range type CML 10 (Concrete Mixer Lowspeed) for concrete mixers up to 10 m³ drum capacity and an output torque up to 62,000 Nm. ...more
2008/03/13 AS Tronic Family at the Construction Site
2008/03/13 - Construction site vehicles must be capable of moving several tons of loads. The strength of these powerful engines used is usually transferred by powershift transmissions. ...more
2008/03/13 Torque for Any Given Application
2008/03/13 - What applies to commercial vehicles in general, is also valid for the special area of construction machinery: Requirements for vehicles are on the rise. ...more
2008/03/12 Faster and more flexible: BRT with low-floor buses
2008/03/12 - Metropolises like Beijing are growing fast. Traffic jams and smog are the order of the day. For two years now, traffic planners in Beijing have therefore been using Bus Rapid Transit, abbreviated BRT – a traffic concept based on low-floor buses equipped with ZF technology. ...more
2008/03/04 Technology Highlights at the Geneva Motor Show
2008/03/04 - Many of the Cars exhibited at the International Motor Show in Geneva use driveline and chassis technology from ZF. ...more
2008/02/11 CDC Electronic Damping by ZF: The Plus in Every Fleet
2008/02/11 - When procuring a vehicle, lessors and lessees must pay close attention to the equipment package it contains. After all the equipment secures the residual value of the vehicle ans it is an element of employee motivation. The CDC (Continuous Damping Control) electronic damping system by ZF Sachs combines both features. ...more
2008/02/01 Lasts a Whole Life: Dual Mass Flywheel by ZF
2008/02/01 - Not even ten years old - yet perfectly reliable: the dual mass flywheel (DMF) by ZF Sachs. The vibration damper's success started in 1999 with the diesel boom. ...more
