A global technology company, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, to supply Fiat Chrysler Automobiles with an 8-speed plug-in hybrid transmission powering the all-new Jeep^® Wrangler 4xe. The ZF’s 8-speed PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) features a compact electric motor with a peak output of up to 100 kilowatts and 245 Newton meters of torque. The company offers hybrid technology in a modular kit to meet different customer requirements. Plug-in hybrids combine a combustion engine range for longer trips with an emission-free electric drive for city travel and shorter trips.

 ZF produces a wide range of powertrain technologies, from highly efficient transmissions to plug-in hybrids and full electrics. It has recently made a commitment to no longer invest in automatic transmissions that are not hybrid-ready, thus underlining the company’s commitment to electric mobility. Around 22.5 million 8-speed transmissions have been produced by the company for customers around the world since 2009. The production of the 8-speed plug-in is currently underway at ZF’s production facility in Saarbrücken, Germany.

“The Jeep Wrangler is an iconic vehicle and to be part of the first plug-in Wrangler is symbolic of where the industry and ZF are headed,” explained Stephan von Schuckmann, Head, ZF Car Powertrain Technology Division. “We believe plug-in-technology is a good solution for customers in the near-to-midterm, and we are committed to mobility that generates considerably less CO₂, with the long-term goal of zero emissions.”

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