New production location for ZF electric drives

摘要

According to ZF CEO Hans-Georg Harter, the company has inaugurated Germany's first location for the production of hybrid drive modules in Schweinfurt, Germany. Harter says, "During the fourth quarter of 2008, ZF will launch volume production to supply the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The modules will also be built for cars, buses and delivery vehicles." Specifically, the modules, called DynaStart, will be built by ZF Sachs-the Powertrain and Suspension Components Division of ZF. Currently, there are eight volume production projects under development for four vehicle manufacturers, with production launches scheduled between 2008 and 2012. Currently, ZF is launching an annual production volume of 35,000 units. Eventually, production could reach up to 200,000 units per year, with a staff of 50. Harter says in 2008 alone, ZF will invest more than $89 million in the development of hybrid technology.