ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has secured a long-term supply deal with Ford Trucks for e-mobility technology, further solidifying its position as the top provider of electric drives in Europe. Under the terms of the partnership, ZF’s most recent cutting-edge zero emissions technologies will be installed in Ford Trucks, the company’s sole heavy commercial vehicle brand, for use in its next electrified heavy truck models.
“With Ford Trucks, we have gained a major international customer for our new e-mobility drive platform. This underlines our leading position in Europe for electric commercial drives,” said Prof. Dr. Peter Laier, Member of the ZF Board of Management and responsible for the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division. “Ford Trucks’ trust in us shows that we can offer market-leading solutions for e-mobility to support our customers in their transformation towards sustainable transportation solutions.”
Emrah Duman, Ford Trucks’ vice-president, said, “Beyond innovative processes, product readiness and competitiveness, a trusted relationship and the highest quality standards are essential for us. Additionally, a well-defined sustainability roadmap is key for our selected suppliers supporting us in our mission to develop best-in-class commercial vehicles that enable sustainable transport solutions. And we are glad that a long-established brand like ZF is one of them. Ford Trucks has always been at the forefront of innovation in the heavy commercial vehicle industry, and this new agreement with ZF further solidifies its mission to lead the shift towards sustainable transport.”
ZF’s CeTrax 2 series features a modular and compact design.
For Ford Trucks’ heavy duty electric rigid truck, which is having its global premiere at the IAA Transportation 2024, ZF will initially supply the CeTrax 2 dual electric central drive. As future models go into production, ZF will also deliver more electric drive versions in accordance with the agreement.