ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has acquired a long-term stock deal with Ford Trucks for e-mobility technology, additionally setting its place as the top supplier of electric drives in Europe. Under the terms of the collaboration, ZF’s latest cutting-edge zero emissions technologies will be launched in Ford Trucks, the company’s only heavy commercial vehicle brand, for utility in its next electrified heavy truck models.
“We have secured a significant global client for our new e-mobility drive platform with Ford Trucks. This highlights our leadership in electric commercial drives in Europe.Ford Trucks’ confidence in us demonstrates our ability to provide industry-leading e-mobility solutions to assist our clients in making the transition to environmentally friendly transportation options,” said Prof. Dr. Peter Laier, Member of the ZF Board of Management and responsible for the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division.
Emrah Duman, Ford Trucks’ vice-president, said, “Beyond competitiveness, product preparedness, and new processes, we value a reliable partnership and the highest standards of quality. Furthermore, our chosen suppliers that assist us in our aim to create the best-in-class commercial vehicles that facilitate sustainable transportation solutions depend on a clearly defined sustainability roadmap. And we are happy that ZF, a well-known company, is among them. With this new partnership with ZF, Ford Trucks continues to demonstrate its commitment to leading the transition to sustainable transportation, an area in which it has always been a leader in innovation within the heavy commercial vehicle sector.”
ZF’s CeTrax 2 series features a modular and compact design
ZF will initially supply the CeTrax 2 dual electric central drive for Ford Trucks’ heavy duty electric rigid truck, which will make its world premiere at the IAA Transportation 2024. In compliance with the agreement, ZF will supply additional electric drive models as they go into production.
