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.
