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Contents Innovative driveline technology for modern cars Four wheels of intelligent driveline technology ZF already has today the driveline technology of tomorrow Axle drive systems for driving pleasure at customer’s option Designing dynamics of tomorrow means designing the future. Therefore requirements for automotive suppliers are growing consistently. Consumption, emission, weight and installation space should be reduced, whilst safety and driving dynamics should be increased. To achieve these high aims, innovative problem solving and a dependable business partner is required. Here, ZF takes...

Innovative driveline technology for modern cars ZF axle drives are robust, comfortable in terms of power transmission and with innovative and future-oriented technology help to reduce fuel consumption. With its progressive and innovative product concepts, ZF is well equipped for tomorrow’s driveline systems. velopment and for seeking out further improvements. ZF’s ambition is to continuously improve the quality and performance of the drivelines and to make a signicant contribution to conserving resources. Worldwide production with future In order to continuously fulll the requirements, ZF has...

Four wheels of intelligent driveline technology Axle drive systems for four-wheel platforms in “standard” vehicle architecture CV-shafts With this concept in vehicles in which the engine is arranged in the longitudinal direction, the transfer box distributes the power to the axle drives from where the power is transferred to the wheels. ZF supplies axle drive systems consisting of the front and rear axle drive units and, where required, the associated CV and prop-shafts. Optionally, an electromechanically locked rear axle drive unit or the VECTOR DRIVE® can be employed. With modern vehicles in...

ZF already has today the driveline technology of tomorrow installation space for integrated e-machine Innovation: ZF Electrical Axle Drive Unit 3phase connection Reduction in consumption, less CO2 emissions, alternative driveline concepts – all topics which now and in the near future will have a decisive impact on developments in the automotive eld. ZF innovations in the eld of axle drive technology contribute to these developments. Conicting above goals are con- rear axle drive unit VECTOR DRIVE®, which pro- cerns such as additional comfort, vides more dynamic response as well as safety, or...

Axle drive systems for driving pleasure at customer’s option Sportily agile or comfortable and cosy. Differing demands are made on the driveline depending on the style of driving. For different types of vehicles and installation situations ZF has developed suitable units which are perfectly matched to the vehicle design – irrespective of whether a sporty SUV or a luxury limousine is involved. the low imbalance levels and specially matched rub- using a special split-line concept and integral rubber ber mounts also ensure good acoustic properties. So, mounting bushes, gives an unequalled performance-...

Quality in each vehicle class vehicles. The quality characteristics of ZF for axle cepts, the design of the housing to utilize the advan- drive systems have to fulll sophisticated require- tages of economical die casting methods provides 100 percent noise and leakage testing of the fully basis which leads to capability in the prerequisites for a competitive position in the assembled units and lifetime lubrication with syn- market. This is emphasized by a broad market pres- thetic oil provide reliable drives which are mainte- everyday use. Practical use highlights those who are capable of High...

Consistent zero-defect strategy quality management is based on the zero-defect Specialist center for bevel gears aided production takes place either on highly auto- Expertise in research and develop- strategy, removing the customer’s need to perform Since time immemorial axle drive mated machines or in manually loaded machining ment, precision and quality in pro- incoming inspections and allowing for direct deliv- units from ZF have been character- centers depending on production volumes and num- duction and assembly. The result is ized by the excellent production ber of variants. With the know-how...

Research and development Innovations are not a purpose in themselves for ZF; they must pay off, for manufacturers, eet owners, and drivers, but also for the environment and society. Each new development must prove itself among the conicting priorities of these criteria. Friedrichshafen Schwäbisch Gmünd Northville near Detroit, USA Pilsen, Czech Republic Shanghai, China The ZF Group benets from an international net- standards for state-of-the-art technology – again and Groundbreaking innovations What’s more, the innovative power of ZF is set to in- work of development centers: The main develop-...

Worldwide, the ZF Group has 117 production companies and 8 main development locations in 26 countries. In addition, we have approx. 34 service companies and representative ofces as well as 650 service partners. This enables ZF to provide a tight network of highly qualied contacts close to international customers at all levels and in all regions. ZF is a Worldwide Leading Automotive Supplier of Driveline and Chassis Technology. Driveline and Chassis Technology to the Asia-Pacic region and the new markets in global market presence. Both estab- Eastern Europe and India. Key aspects here are lished...