Extraordinary: designed from the outset as a hybrid transmission
Extraordinary: designed from the outset as a hybrid transmission
Production of this transmission will begin in 2022. The only thing in common that the new drivetrain has with its predecessor models is that it still has eight gears; apart from that, the new model has a great many new features. “For the first time ever, we have designed an automatic transmission for the premium segment from the outset as a hybrid transmission,” said Stephan von Schuckmann, before adding: “This gave rise to a modular system comprising electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical modules, from which every customer can pick and choose to create the ideal drive for their vehicle.” Von Schuckmann heads the Electrified Powertrain Technology division at ZF.