ONGUARDMAX: ZF LAUNCHES ITS MOST ADVANCED AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN CHINA - ZF ...

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OnGuardMAX: ZF Launches its Most Advanced
Autonomous Emergency Braking System for
Commercial Vehicles in China

•    OnGuardMAX autonomously detects, classifies and reacts to
     moving and stationary vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and
     pedestrians.
•    Two major commercial vehicle manufacturers in China poised
     to commence volume production.
•    Member of the ZF Board of Management, Rehm: “Strategy
     behind the acquisition of WABCO is paying off.”

Friedrichshafen, Germany. ZF is preparing for volume production of
its most advanced autonomous emergency braking assistance
system in China. OnGuardMAX will be installed in new truck models
by two leading Chinese manufacturers from this year. Sophisticated
data integration with state-of-the-art camera and radar sensor
helps the system autonomously detect, classify and react on
moving and stationary vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles. The
system warns the driver of imminent collisions and, if necessary,
can autonomously bring the vehicle to a complete stop. This
advanced object detection and autonomous braking capability
further enables the new ZF system to help avoid or mitigate
accidents involving pedestrians.

"Current orders and the start of volume production of our most
advanced driver assistance system in China demonstrate the extensive
capabilities of the expanded ZF Group following the acquisition of
WABCO. Fully in line with our ‘See. Think. Act’ principles, ZF's
OnGuardMAX system further reinforces our technology leadership in
addressing commercial vehicle driver assistance and autonomous
driving solutions,” explained Wilhelm Rehm, Member of the Board of
Management of ZF and responsible for Commercial Vehicle and
Industrial Technology. " After the recent acquisition of WABCO as a
“Perfect Match” for ZF, our strategy is already clearly bearing fruit."

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                                                           Global Corporate &
                                                           Marketing Communications
                                                           88038 Friedrichshafen
                                                           Deutschland · Germany
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In this integrated OnGuardMAX solution, ZF’s sensor technology,
software and actuators interact seamlessly with each other. Information
from its advanced radar sensor and high-resolution dual lens camera is
analyzed by a high-performance image processing module. This is
controlled by ZF software which can, if required, also activate the ZF-
supplied brake system autonomously.

In everyday logistics, this innovative autonomous emergency braking
system provides an enormous boost towards road safety. It can
precisely detect and classify moving and stationary trucks, passenger
cars, motorcycles and bicycles, warning the driver of an impending
collision. If the driver does not take appropriate corrective action,
OnGuardMAX autonomously initiates emergency braking from speeds
of up to 80 km/h and can bring the vehicle to a complete stop to help
prevent a collision. The advanced autonomous emergency braking
system also identifies pedestrians, for example, when the vehicle is
driven through city centers. OnGuardMAX is also able to stop the
vehicle from speeds of 20 km/h to help prevent such collisions with
pedestrians. Additionally, OnGuardMAX offers further safety functions
including LDW (Lane Departure Warning) and ACC (Adaptive Cruise
Control).

Significant added value for drivers and fleet owners
Providing premium performance, the benefits of the ZF system are
many fold. In particular, OnGuardMAX is able to enhance road safety
and, consequently, can also reduce accident-related vehicle repair costs
and downtime.

"In the commercial vehicle sector, the introduction of autonomous
driving functions has particularly strong potential," explained Rehm.
"Further ZF developments will also head in this direction."

In 2018 and 2020, the Group presented concepts for maneuvering
assistance that increase efficiency in closed areas and in depots to help
reduce fleet operational costs.

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Captions:

1.) ZF’s new autonomous emergency braking system OnGuardMAXTM
warns drivers of imminent collisions with moving and stationary vehicles
as well as pedestrians. It provides automatic emergency braking if the
driver does not respond, helping avoid collisions.

2.) ZF’s OnGuardMAX warns the driver of imminent collisions and, if
necessary, can autonomously bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

Images: ZF

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                                                          Global Corporate &
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                                                          88038 Friedrichshafen
                                                          Deutschland · Germany
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Press contact:
Andreas Veil, Head of External Communications,
Phone: +49 7541 77-7925, e-mail: andreas.veil@zf.com

Frank Discher, Commercial Vehicle Technology, Fleet Management
Solutions and Electromobility,
Phone: +49 7541 77-960770, e-mail: frank.discher@zf.com

About ZF
ZF is a global technology company and supplies systems for passenger cars,
commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility.
ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains Vehicle Motion
Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers
comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers
and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies different
kinds of vehicles. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions,
protecting the climate and making mobility safer.

The company has more than 150,000 employees at approximately 270 locations in 42
countries. In 2020, ZF achieved sales of €32.6 billion.

For further press information and photos, please visit: www.zf.com

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                                                                        Global Corporate &
                                                                        Marketing Communications
                                                                        88038 Friedrichshafen
                                                                        Deutschland · Germany
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