Christoph Pelchen

Networking of driveline and chassis

New tasks evolving in the areas of product range management, traffic systems, assistance systems, and communication systems, are confronting vehicle manufacturers with additional demands on their task profile and expertise levels.

Innovative technology concealed in a thrilling body

Karmann and ZF have built their own concept car with the intention of revealing their respective core competences on the basis of a customer-neutral vehicle. The Sport Utility Cabrio encompasses new roof and body technology supplemented by sophisticated driveline and chassis technology.

All-wheel drive

Besides improving the traction, all-wheel drives can offer advantages for driving dynamics and safety by balancing yaw moments via torque distribution. In this article by ZF Friedrichshafen the components and functionalities of such a system are presented, including additional features like integrating a superimposed steering system into the control system.