Focus and Efficiency
ZF is accelerating its transformation with a leaner, more powerful leadership structure. To sharpen efficiency and focus, the company is reducing its Board of Management from six to five members. Joining the board is Andreas Moser, who, as of November 1, will be responsible for the Commercial Vehicle Solutions and Industrial Technology divisions, as well as the India region. Beyond leadership changes, ZF is driving innovation across the mobility landscape. Together with Horizon Robotics, ZF is launching an ADAS system on the Chinese market. At the busworld 2025 show, ZF unveiled a new service that simplifies software updates for bus and coach OEMs. And in collaboration with BASF, ZF has successfully completed a groundbreaking recycling pilot project. Learn more about these and other exciting topics in the latest edition of our newsletter To Mobility and Beyond. Enjoy!
What's New at ZF
Executive Board Completed
At its recent regular meeting, the ZF Supervisory Board made decisions on personnel matters and the future organization of the company. Andreas Moser , previously head of the ZF Industrial Technology division, was appointed by the ZF Supervisory Board to the ZF Board of Management for the Commercial Vehicle Solutions and Industrial Technology Divisions and the India Region, effective November 1, 2025. Sebastian Schmitt has been appointed head of the Electrified Powertrain Technology (E) division, in which ZF has bundled its conventional, hybrid and electric passenger-car drivetrain technologies. He currently heads the Electrified Powertrain Systems product line. CEO Mathias Miedreich remains responsible for the E division on the Board of Management.
"In Andreas Moser, we’ve found a Board member who has been with ZF for more than 30 years, many of them in management positions in ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions and Industrial Technology divisions. This means competence and continuity. We’ve thus succeeded in setting up ZF’s management committee within a very short time so that the Group’s current challenges can be mastered.”
Dr. Rolf Breidenbach, Chairman of the ZF Supervisory Board
ZF and Horizon Robotics to Jointly Launch ADAS System in China
ZF announced a collaboration with Horizon Robotics to launch an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) in the Chinese market, supporting up to SAE Level 3 of assisted driving and China’s urban “Navigate on Autopilot” (NOA). Scheduled for mass production and delivery in 2026, the system will be applied to an electric vehicle platform of a Chinese automobile brand. This signifies a key breakthrough in ZF’s localization strategy in China in the intelligent driving field and injects strong impetus into China’s automotive industry.
ZF Simplifies Software Updates for Bus and Coach OEMs
At the busworld 2025 show in Brussels, ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division launched a new service to help bus and coach OEMs comply with international standards for automotive software updates. As modern vehicles increasingly depend on advanced electronic systems, the United Nations has introduced Regulation ECE/R156, which requires OEMs to implement a Software Update Management System (SUMS). This regulation aims to ensure safe and secure software updates are maintained throughout a vehicle’s entire lifecycle.
ZF Aftermarket Wins Equip Auto Paris 2025 Innovation Award
ZF Aftermarket has been recognized as the industry’s digital frontrunner, securing the Equip Auto 2025 Award in the category of Digital Solutions and Connectivity for its ZF [pro]Manager platform, outpacing competition. The award-winning platform is an innovative digital solution for workshops designed to support mechanics and workshop owners with practical features and tools to save resources and deliver outstanding customer service.
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Polymer Recycling: Breaking Down the Chains
ZF and BASF have successfully completed a groundbreaking pilot project that demonstrates the feasibility of recycling high-performance engineering plastics through depolymerization. By chemically breaking down used polyamide components, such as oil pans, into their original monomers, the process enables the creation of new, high-quality plastic materials. These recycled materials were used to produce a stabilizer link that meets all performance standards, proving that sustainability and quality can go hand in hand. The project not only reduces CO₂ emissions and waste but also supports future regulatory requirements like the upcoming EU End-of-Life Vehicle regulation.
Driving the Software-Defined Vehicle with Open Source
ZF is consistently advancing the development of automotive software – leveraging the power of open source. By actively participating in consortia such as SOAFEE, Eclipse SDV and COVESA, ZF not only helps define standards but also accelerates the development of safe, efficient software solutions for the vehicle of the future.
Adaptive Restraint Systems Through Intelligent Occupant Monitoring
At InCabin 2025 in Barcelona, ZF LIFETEC presented its pioneering solutions for adaptive restraint systems, which are based on advanced occupant monitoring technology. Using advanced camera and sensor fusion, the system identifies and classifies vehicle occupants in real time. This enables adaptive deployment of airbags and seatbelts tailored to individual seating positions and postures. A live demo in our show car showcases how restraint systems dynamically respond to changing occupant scenarios.
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What's Next:
- ZF will be at AAPEX and SEMA 2025 November 4-7. ZF experts will be available at AAPEX booth A3026 in the Venetian Expo Center and SEMA booth 81495 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
- The Group will be at EUROPORT in Rotterdam from November 4-7, 2025. Hall 1, booth 1311.
- Efficient, clean, safe and connected: This is how ZF defines its vision of "The Future of Farming". At Agritechnica (November 9-15, Hanover, Germany, Stand C06, Hall 15), the company shows forward-looking solutions for farming, offers tailor-made and efficient drive solutions for all vehicle classes and technology levels and provides the right solution according to the respective customer and market requirements.
- On November 12, members of ZF will be speaking at the Future of EVs at The Detroit Section of The Electrochemical Society (ECS).
- ZF Motorsport will be showcasing its chassis and powertrain portfolio at PMWExpo in Cologne, November 12–13, at booth 5084, including new products designed to push performance and reliability to the next level for both road-legal and motorsport applications.
- From November 18 to 20, the company will be at the METS in Amsterdam. At booth 01.161 in hall 1, ZF will present its new ZF POD Propulsion System.
- Our colleagues from ZF Rescue Connect will take part in PMR Expo in Cologne at booth A010, hall 07.1, November 25-27.
Great example of how focus and efficiency can coexist with innovation. ZF is clearly aligning leadership agility with technological transformation. Impressive direction.
Great to see ZF leading the way in polymer recycling for automotive applications. Using sustainable materials without compromising on performance highlights the potential for circular economy practices in high-precision components.
Impressive strides by ZF Group real proof that innovation and sustainability can move forward together in the mobility world. #FutureMobility #SustainableInnovation
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