Our Latest Blog Posts

How hydrogen works – the fuel cell principle

Pedro Barata explains the functionality of hydrogen fuel and its potential for the future of road transport.

All you need to know about eCall

eCall is short for "emergency call" an automatic safety system based on the European emergency number 112 and geolocation.

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ISA: Intelligent Speed Adaption

Frédéric Couturier takes a look at the “ISA” concept and how it works from a technical perspective.

#experttalk

New in 2023: ZF Health Check

Frank Felten presents the new ZF Health Check digital service for efficient and reliable bus operation.

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TRW brake pads COTEC, DTEC & Electric Blue

Our ZF Aftermarket technical team present the special brake pad coatings by TRW.

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TRW actuators for EPB

The Technical Team present the Electric Park Brake with its latest generation of actuators.

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ZF parts kits for automatic transmissions

The ZF technical team present original parts kits for automatic transmissions.

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Bus Business

where only up-time is money! A #zfservice for mobile fleet management

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Autonomous transport systems

Paving the road to our mobile future: Philipp and Kim are taking a look at the self-driving shuttle by ZF and how the Aftermarket is affected by this.

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SACHS Actuators

#inbrief: The Technical Team present SACHS actuators for clutches and transmissions.

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ZF Oil change kits for automatic transmissions

The Technical Team explain briefly why transmission oils should be OE quality and how oil change kits facilitate this workshop task.

Kim and Philipp looking at the components of the ATS

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Technical highlights in the autonomous shuttle

Kim and Philipp take a look at the components of the driverless shuttle and which qualifications are needed for servicing the connected systems.

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Retrofit products

Stephan explains the idea of retrofitting and which products are offered by ZF Aftermarket to convert stock vehicles with electric drives.

Philipp with rescue card on electric prototype

#technicaltip

The rescue card

Philipp shows how a piece of paper can save your life in the event of an accident.

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What does "HP" mean?

Philipp explains how torque converter and planetary gearset are working together in a ZF transmission.

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The New Mobility Toolbox

Which tools does the new toolbox by ZF Aftermarket provide for New Automotive Customers?

Philipp and Mathias presenting CDC dampers

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Replacing CDC Dampers

Philipp and Mathias presenting some special handling features for dampers with CDC.

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Planetary gear set

We show you in this model the function of a planetary gear set.

Philipp and Mathias with used and new air springs

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Replacing air springs

Philipp and Mathias show how to replace air springs in a passenger car.

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The rescue card

Philipp shows how a piece of paper can save your life in the event of an accident.

Florian Freund introduces ZF Bus Connect

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Digital fleet management

Whether it's a large, small or mixed fleet: ZF Bus Connect makes digitization possible. ZF expert Florian explains to us how.

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Shifting elements

By raising the pressure, Philipp shows the functioning of shifting elements within the gearbox.

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Hydraulic Impulse Storage

Philipp explains how the hydraulic impulse storage gives you a rocket start at every traffic light.

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SACHS CDC Dampers

#inbrief: The Technical Team explains the advantages of SACHS CDC compared to conventional dampers.

Philipp presents a ZF LifeguardFluid bottle

#technicaltip

Additives in transmission oils

What can additives do in oil, and how do you ensure the best effectiveness? Philipp explains it in this video.

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The Dual Mass Flywheel

Learn from Philipp what the DMF is responsible for and what it can do!

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high voltage systems in vehicles - Part 2

Read the second part of our series about the comparison between the different high voltage systems in vehicles.

#experttalk

Fast but safe: thanks to rear axle steering

Why is rear axle steering so important for our driving pleasure? Our expert Philipp explains it in his new video.

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Joachim Waagaard trusts in the SACHS clutch for HCV

In our new Expert Blog Video we show you why Joachim Waagaard relies on the SACHS clutch for HCV.

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Joachim Waagaard presents the SACHS clutch

In our new video Joachim Waagaard explains the advantages of the SACHS clutch and the practical assembly kit.

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Transmission oil check: the basics

What is the best way to assess the condition of the transmission oil and what does it indicate? Our expert Philipp shows you.

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Why Joachim Waagaard uses SACHS shock absorbers

Join professional drift driver Joachim Waagaard when he checks his shock absorbers in the workshop.

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8-Speed Plug-In Hybrid Transmissions

What does it actually look like in a hybrid gearbox? Philipp shows you in a new video.

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Electric park brake (EPB)

How do the individual components work together and which technological solutions become possible thanks to the electric park brake? Our ZF Aftermarket expert Philipp will take a closer look.