ZF Receives New Order from Daimler

ZF has recently announced the 3-rd major order within few weeks. The company will provide major powertrain elements for Daimler’s new electric SUV, the Mercedes EQC. Earlier, ZF closed two major deals with BMW and FCA on supply of its latest 8HP transmission.

Wolf-Henning Scheider, ZF CEO

This information was received from ZF’s CEO Wolf-Henning Scheider during the latest interview to one of the German newspapers. Mr. Scheider pointed out the fact that the deal with Daimler is an important event in the field of E-mobility, but he did not reveal any specific figures related to the deal.

However, it is known that ZF will deliver the whole driveline module for the EQC model, from e-motors to single-gear gearboxes with differentials, as well as the control software. All elements will be produced at the ZF facility in Germany (Schweinfurt). The plant was recently expanded by ZF to include a new, building equipped with advanced testing facilities.

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Mr. Scheider also pointed out the company’s commitment to promotion of E-mobility, paying special attention to development of PHEV vehicles. It is expected that investments in this field will significantly increase in the coming years. Many analysts assume that this interest to hybrid cars from ZF is motivated by the company’s urge to promote its latest hybrid transmission 8HP among automakers. In response to criticism, Mr. Scheider said that the company is equally supportive of hybrid and electric vehicles, and pointed out that hybrids will have a significant share on the auto market over the next 10 years.

ZF puts in great efforts to promote environmentally-friendly technologies and to reduce CO2 emissions, as major automakers struggle to comply with more severe environment safety rules. The company sees hybrid and electric vehicles as a great answer to current ecological challenges. Thus, ZF will do its best to make hybrids and e-cars more popular among drivers. Mr. Scheider also said that this year ZF’s development expenditures can set a new record.