E-Mobility @ ZF

ZF's cutting-edge technology is setting new benchmarks in efficiency, versatility, and modularity after a decade and a half of unparalleled success. #FutureStarter #ToMobilityandBeyond

Leading market, leading technology. China is currently leading the charge in the electric vehicle market, both in terms of volume and variety of models available. With so much choice and so much demand, both drivers and car manufacturers require technology support that adapts to their needs. For this, ZF has designed its electric motor to be highly modular. ZF offers highly efficient and cost-competitive electric motors that cater to various drivetrains, whether focused on efficiency, performance, or economy. These motors are suitable for a wide range of installation spaces, from compact cars to high-end crossovers, serving both OEMs and their customers effectively. #ElectricMobility #ElectricDrivetrain #ElectricVehicles #ChineseOEM

To develop the innovative drive unit “CentriX”, an integral part of the ZF drive system for e-bikes, #FutureStarter Patrik Rösch covered thousands of test kilometers himself – primarily in the Slovenian Alps and South Tyrol. Learn more about how he experienced the developing process: https://spr.ly/60439Gxz7 #NextGenMobility #zfebike #eurobikeshow

Works great alone; works even better together: Most electric cars use a single drive unit, placed on either the front or the rear axle. And while “just” a main drive is sufficient for many vehicles, certain scenarios – like high-performance models, off-road and AWD cars – require additional features such as driving dynamics, better traction or better efficiency. OEM therefore have a few things to consider during development. One thing they can rely on, however, is the ZF eDrive System. Thanks to its modular platform approach, it can be designed either as a main drive, as a secondary drive, or in tandem – entirely according to the specifications and requirements of our customers. A great first and second choice, then. #ElectricMobility #ElectricDrivetrain #ElectricVehicles

World premiere! At the EUROBIKE Show 2024 bicycle trade fair, the ZF Group will be presenting its new 48-volt drive system for e-bikes for the first time. The ‘ZF Bike Eco System’ includes all drive components such as e-motor, batteries, control units, app and a connection to the cloud. The core component is the ZF ‘CentriX’ drive unit with an ultra-compact meter mid-motor. “With our CentriX e-bike drive unit, which weighs just 2.5 kilograms and is uniquely compact, we are setting a benchmark in the power class up to 90 Newton meters of torque,” explained Daniel Härter, Head of the Micro Mobility business unit at ZF. “This allows bicycle manufacturers to offer their customers high-performance e-bikes that are similar in weight and appearance to e-bikes with a lightweight support motor.” Read the press release for more information: https://spr.ly/6046ga12M Visit ZF at the Eurobike (July 3 to 7, Frankfurt/Main, Germany) at booth A09 in hall 12.1 as well as in the outdoor area F12, I12. #ebike #freedomontwowheels #zfebike #futurestarter

The mobility transformation involves a twofold ambition: on the one hand, to reduce emissions as much as possible by using electric drives that can be powered by renewable energy sources. On the other hand, to also focus on sustainability in production. I²SM from ZF is a concept that combines both in an outstanding way: a powerful electric motor that works completely without magnets and the necessary rare earths. All the better that these values have now been recognized by the jury of the "Best in Class" award. I²SM has been nominated for the award, which is organized by the trade magazine electricar Magazin, in the category "Pioneer of the mobility transition". The award ceremony is not until the end of October, but we are already keeping our fingers crossed. #emobility #electricar #electricvehicle #greentech

Electric drives are not just about currents, magnets, bits and bytes. You always need some good old-fashioned mechanics. An e-reduction drive, for instance, forms a vital part of the driveline, pushing the raw power of the electric motor down to the pavement. And thanks to ZF’s decades of experience, this happens with low drag losses and high torque transmission at the lowest possible weight. A special highlight is its availability in coaxial configuration with an integrated differential – marrying high efficiency with best-in-class compactness. Proving that even the mobility of the future still benefits from traditional mechanical engineering. #ElectricMobility #MechanicalEngineering #Driveline

The end-of-line testing (EOL testing) of batteries is a crucial process to ensure the safety, performance, and reliability of battery systems before they hit the market. Our audit test benches are not only used to develop the test methods for EOL testing, but they are also used to perform tests on random sampling to guarantee the highest standards. With a total output of 1 MW, our audit test benches enable reliable short-term and long-term tests for individual batteries. Our modular testing technology concept allows independent tests of two batteries with 500kW power each. For audit and EOL test benches, we offer customized solutions that are precisely tailored to your requirements – with cutting-edge technology. For additional information about our battery test benches, visit our website https://spr.ly/60465Arts - or meet us at the The Battery Show in Stuttgart -> hall 8, booth 8C07. #Quality #Battery #Technology #Performance #Reliability #BatteryShowEurope #TestSystems

According to Deevakar, this is the future: “Our future products are all practically inside my computer. The laws of physics that allow us to drive cars and motorcycles haven’t changed. But digitalization helps us to better understand which adjustments are needed so that the mechanical processes of an engine or gearbox are as efficient as possible.. We can reduce the development time for a transmission or an electric drive unit from five years to three years – even though the components have become much more complex.” Read more: https://spr.ly/6044e6y4o #FutureStarter #NextGenMobility

The US automotive market is always evolving, embracing change and adaptation. This is why ZF emphasizes flexibility in its local production of e-motors. With a modular design, ZF can cater to both hybrid and BEV platforms, providing IM, PSM, or SESM configurations with a wide range of power outputs. Our local assembly operations are highly agile, capable of swiftly adjusting to varying market volumes and OEM requirements. By focusing on flexibility and local production, ZF can ensure it will meet the dynamic demands of the American automotive market effectively. #ElectricMobility #ElectricDrivetrain #ElectricVehicles #LocalForLocal #AmericanMarket