Concentrating motor, battery, electronics and connectivity, the ZF Bike ecosystem for electric bikes promises to be a future competitor to Bosch.
While McLaren has just presented its electric bikes with an in-house motor, another important player in the automobile industry is getting into e-bikes. Less known to the general public, ZF specializes in transmissions – it is also one of Bosch’s biggest competitors. The German group announced in a press release the future presentation of ZF Bike electric assistance.
Central motor, battery and environment 100% ZF Bike
This new system seems to be riding on the heels of its fellow equipment manufacturers Bosch or Mahle, with a complete ZF Bike Eco System ecosystem. First information: it will combine “the motor, battery, controller and sensors, plus an app and cloud connectivity”. Just that.
The ZF motor for e-bikes is central, promised as “powerful but very compact” And ” light “. Its installation by bicycle manufacturers would be easier than a standard motor, while its design » offers more design freedom for brands ».
A new heart of electric bikes from summer 2024?
According to ZF, this new engine “covers almost all types of electric bikes such as gravel, urban, up to mountain bikes, trekking and VTC”. The press release does not mention cargo. Will this engine be torque limited, or combined with capped battery capacity? Is it a competing block to the Bosch SX? At the moment, it is difficult to answer all these questions.
Moreover, “various displays and integrations” will also be on the program. Translation, as with Bosch, different screen formats are in perspective. The ZF Bike e-bike ecosystem will be fully revealed in a few weeks, probably on July 3 at the opening of Eurobike 2024.
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