ZF's New EV Range Extender Also Powers The Wheels, But Not Like You Think

ZF's New EV Range Extender Also Powers The Wheels, But Not Like You Think

A small gas engine turns a generator to charge the batteries. But that generator can also be another electric motor.

ZF pushes range extender technology to the next level – Telematics Wire

Press Release, 2 May 2025 ZF is now introducing the new generation of this technology, which will go into volume production in 2026. Designed to meet increasing global demand, this further development is ideally suited to meet dynamic market and customer requirements as well as flexible drive concepts. It is the scary scenario for many electric drivers: the battery’s state of charge is coming to an end with no charging station in sight. “Althou…

Neither quite electric, nor frankly thermal: the REREV, or electric vehicle with extended range, makes a remarkable breakthrough in the market. After a staggering success in China, this hybrid technology is of interest to more and more Western manufacturers, eager to reassure the concerned motorists of the idea of falling out of battery.

ZF further develops electric range extender systems; production starts in 2026

ZF pushes range extender technology to the next level: a boost for the electric range. Longer range, lower emissions: range extenders make electrified mobility attractive to more buyersThe post ZF further develops electric range extender systems; production starts in 2026 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

ZF TrailTrax: testing to the extremes

ZF has revealed details of its field testing procedure for its TrailTrax electrified trailer system. In the final stages of product and system development, field testing with various vehicle combinations and under different climatic conditions is crucial, says ZF. This is also true for TrailTrax, which integrates ZF’s in-house developed AxTrax 2 e-Axle, Trailer EBS and battery system box. ZF’s modular e-drive system for semi-trailers enables the…

The range anxiety remains an obstacle for potential buyers of e-cars. ZF has therefore developed new range extenders. (Car, electric mobility t)