Darko Zebic

The em:SELECT, the electric motor platform from ZF, is innovative in every respect. On the one hand, there is the “one-fits-all” approach of the modular concept. A delight for car manufacturers, as it is possible to create a customized e-drive for almost any requirement in a short development time. And when it comes to our customers' requirements, power and torque naturally also come into play. In our :SELECT platform, the power and torque of the electric drive are scaled via the electric motor in conjunction with the inverter. The torque class of the electric motor is only changed by the active lengths. The diameter remains unchanged and underpins the integration concept. Simulations have shown that this is a very economical way to effectively combine the contradictory characteristics of high flexibility and standardization. The inverter must, of course, match the performance of the e-machine, but we will, of course, go into this separately; also, stay tuned. #ToMobilityAndBeyond #emobility

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🌟 Munich is going autonomous, and IAV is actively helping to make it happen! Starting in 2026, three #autonomous shuttles will be operating in test mode on the roads of Munich Gern/Nymphenburg. This is all part of the #MINGA project, in which #IAV is responsible for building three Volkswagen ID.Buzz shuttle vehicles and equipping them with the IAV Drive Pilot, a functional Level 4 add-on system for autonomous driving. Initially, safety drivers will still be on board to intervene in an emergency. 🚍 The #MINGA research project aims to make public transport more passenger-friendly, economical, and sustainable – with intelligent, driverless vehicles that can be used more flexibly and efficiently. The goal of the project is to seamlessly integrate these autonomous systems into the existing transport network. The focus is on the automation of on-demand vehicles and buses. 🤝 To achieve this goal, Stadtwerke München GmbH (SWM), Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH (MVG), and IAV are working together. They are testing autonomous shuttles in on-demand operation to increase the efficiency and flexibility of public transport and develop innovative mobility solutions. Today, Sinaida Cordes and Carsten Rinka presented the collaboration in Munich. SWM Managing Director for Mobility and MVG CEO Ingo Wortmann emphasizes: "Autonomous on-demand mobility can play a central role in meeting the challenges facing public transport. Especially considering the shortage of skilled workers and the need for more flexible public transport, we see the opportunities that autonomous vehicles can offer. Together with IAV, we want to seize, test, and further develop these opportunities." Carsten Rinka, Chief Sales Officer of IAV, adds: "With our expertise in autonomous system solutions, we are making a decisive contribution to the mobility of the future. In Munich, a hotspot of German industry, IAV is actively committed to a roadmap that will realize fully driverless travel in the near future. MINGA is an important milestone on the way to a scalable solution in the field of autonomous public transport – and IAV is the partner of choice for its implementation." Curious to learn more? Our #AD expert Carsten Schröter looks forward to your questions! 

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In the public transportation segment, ZF’s latest Advanced Driver Assistance System is the platform that supports bus and coach OEMs as well as fleet operators with a strong focus on real-world safety and operational efficiency. 🛑 Detects vulnerable road users and automatically applies braking when needed ✅ Fully compliant with the latest GSR regulations:  • MOIS (Moving Off Information System)  • BSIS (Blind Spot Information System)  • ISA (Intelligent Speed Assistance)  • ADDW (Advanced Driver Drowsiness and Distraction Warning) 🔐 Cybersecure by design – no additional ECU required 🔧 Helps improve fleet uptime and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) With OnGuardMAX, multiple safety functions come together in a single platform—enabling fleets and OEMs to manage risk, stay compliant, and contribute to safer, smarter urban mobility 🎥 Check out the video to see OnGuardMAX in action. 👉 Learn more about ZF’s ADAS solutions in bus applications: https://ow.ly/52v950Wfl0S #ZFGroup #ADAS #BusSafety #FleetManagement #UrbanMobility #TCO #PublicTransport #GSRCompliance

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🚨 ISEA Battery Revenue Index - Easter Update In recent weeks, my colleagues at ISEA - Institut für Stromrichtertechnik und Elektrische Antriebe and me have been delighted to receive a lot of feedback and comments on our ISEA Battery Revenue Index. We have now added some new features that many of you have requested: 💰 Cross-Market Update: With our new approach to calculating cross-market revenues, we simulate parallel participation in FCR, aFRR, and intraday continuous markets. Special features:  - We use a simple, replicable bidding strategy to participate in the aFRR energy market - Using the rolling intrinsic method, we can now calculate physical and purely financial trading revenues on the continuous intraday market. The result can be seen on the slide below: Here we compare the cross-market revenues from our approach with the published results from enspired (Link to the post: https://lnkd.in/ek3DfENT) Everyone is welcome to add their results to the graphic --> Full transparency is key 🔎 📊 On our website, you can view revenues from four different system types using interactive graphics. Link: https://lnkd.in/e2qiTWZC 📔 In our new documentation, we explain our methodology and code. Link: https://lnkd.in/eMZPKkGi 💻 The best part: We offer complete transparency, and you can check all calculations yourself using our Git repository and an example day. Link: https://lnkd.in/e7m4CWE8 📫 Final note: We have not yet completed development of the index (beta version!). Our documentation will also be expanded with additional content over the coming weeks. However, with our open-source approach, we want to generate the best possible result by gathering as much feedback as possible at an early stage --> so please take a look, try it out, and we welcome your feedback.

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From Geometry to Physics: Simulation at ZF LIFETEC Simulation in Safety Engineering is more than just virtual modeling — it's a transformation of geometry into physics. In our latest video, we explain how Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) enables the creation of digital twins that replicate the behavior of restraint systems under real-world conditions. To create these high-fidelity models, we gather detailed data on material properties and component functionality across three levels: effect, component, and system. From tensile tests and material characterization to full sled tests, our engineers use a wide range of physical setups – including HyDRA®, linear impactors, and ejection mitigation rigs – to feed accurate data into our simulations. Once the models are built, virtual tests are performed on high-performance computing systems, allowing us to evaluate complex crash scenarios and occupant interactions with precision and speed. All simulations are conducted by our global ZF LIFETEC Simulation organization, spanning 11 teams across 8 countries — ensuring deep expertise, scalability, and consistent quality across all product lines. Watch the video to discover how ZF LIFETEC defines and applies simulation – turning invisible forces into visible insights, and shaping the future of occupant safety. 🎥 In a three-part video series, we present how ZF LIFETEC is shaping the future of occupant safety through simulation — starting with Dr. Konrad Elsäßer, Director CAE and Simulation at ZF LIFETEC, who explains how his team turns invisible forces into visible insights. 👉 Watch the video to discover how simulation helps us save more lives by making safety systems smarter, faster, and more reliable. #ZFLIFETEC #Simulation #CAE #DigitalTwin #OccupantSafety #Engineering #CrashTesting #Innovation #GlobalTeam #PassiveSafetySystems #SavingMoreLives

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𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 You are developing 🚗 vehicles or their components and are looking for reliable product benchmarks? FEV is your experienced partner and offers a comprehensive benchmark program for the development of engines, powertrains and e-mobility solutions in its new Benchmark Center (BMC) in Aachen. Alexander Koch, head of the BMC explains: "We help our customers to continuously improve their product development by combining engineering and consulting expertise with deep technological insights. With more than 45 years of experience in vehicle development and numerous consulting projects in mobility & energy, we don’t just analyze vehicles — we understand them and explain how they work." With the new location, our benchmarking team can leverage engineering and consulting expertise even more efficiently thanks to close proximity. Contact Christian Speuser or Alexander Koch for further info or read our latest #pressrelease at https://lnkd.in/eY95AdXj More background information is available at https://lnkd.in/gqQDkBzr. #feelevolution #benchmarking #benchmarkcenter

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