ZF TRW Highlights Why Automated Driving Starts with Safety at the Tokyo Motor Show

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1 Page 1/5, October 28, 2015 ZF TRW Highlights Why Automated Driving Starts with Safety at the Tokyo Motor Show Industry s widest breadth and depth of safety systems form the basis for automated driving systems Advanced generations of camera and radar technologies will help accurately sense the surrounding vehicle environment ZF TRW longstanding expertise in safety puts automated driving development in the hands of a trusted partner ZF TRW, the Active and Passive Safety Technology Division of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, is uniquely positioned to deliver the automated driving functions of the next decade. One core theme is central to these developments: Safety. Today s active safety systems are already delivering automated functions in emergency situations such as Automatic Emergency Braking and Emergency Steering Control and ZF TRW is progressively expanding these functions into partially and eventually fully automated driving functions. This is being achieved through highly advanced environmental sensing, more robust and redundant actuators and complex electronic control units housing advanced software. Peter Lake, Member of the Board of Management of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, responsible for Corporate Market, commented: While there are many benefits to be realized from automated driving technologies, the foundation underlying the adoption of these technologies is safety. Drivers will never cede control of their vehicle unless they feel safe to do so. With a product portfolio that is 90 percent safety focused, ZF TRW has the deep experience and expertise to deliver the automated driving functions that drivers, occupants and other road users can trust. And although there are still many challenges to address, road users are already experiencing the immediate safety benefits of these

2 Page 2/5, October 28, 2015 proven technologies as partially automated systems make their way on to the road. ZF TRW has been a pioneer in the design and development of sensors, electronics, braking and steering technologies and is bringing this experience to bear in developing a range of partially automated driving functions. These include Highway Driving Assist which can enable automatic steering, acceleration and braking for speeds down to 0 kph. As a single lane application, the system combines adaptive cruise control and lane centering to help maintain the lane and a set interval to target vehicles ahead. A multi-lane variant is also in development which will feature 360 degree sensing and enable vehicles to automatically overtake. The same hardware configuration can deliver Traffic Jam Assist functionality for speeds up to 60kph. Lake continued, The next decade presents an historic opportunity to transform mobility and the driving experience, and at the heart of that opportunity lies the chance to improve road safety around the globe. This will require auto manufacturers, suppliers and governments to work together with the motoring public to make this a reality, with societal benefits as the prize. Building blocks of automated driving Sensors ZF TRW is developing its fourth generation sensors that will significantly enhance advanced safety and automated driving functionality. The S-Cam4 family of forward-looking cameras includes a single lens, mono-camera version based on a standard housing and mechanical package and a premium three lens TriCam4 version to support advanced automated driving functions. ZF TRW s AC1000 radars will offer 360 degree sensing, and forward looking dual mode functionality for low and high speed applications that can switch automatically depending on vehicle speed. It also utilizes a unique modulation scheme that enables a

3 Page 3/5, October 28, 2015 wider field of view at low speed while maintaining a long range at higher speeds, making the technology relevant for a broader range of applications. Controllers The central control unit acts as the brain of the vehicle fusing and processing information from the sensors to engage various safety features for the vehicle occupants and other road users. ZF TRW s second generation safety domain ECU (SDE 2), scheduled to start production in 2018, is a key enabler of automated driving. Actuators (Braking and Steering) ZF TRW s Integrated Brake Control system offers superior braking performance and ESC capability, and can help meet increased requirements for fuel efficiency/co2 while supporting regenerative braking across the full range of powertrain configurations, advanced safety systems such as automatic emergency braking and advanced automated driving functions. The company will launch the technology with a major vehicle manufacturer in ZF TRW offers two Electrically Powered Steering (EPS) variants belt drive and column drive. These systems typically yield a 3-4% fuel savings when compared to hydraulically powered rack and pinion steering systems. When integrated with sensors such as video cameras, EPS can provide steering torque support and angle control to help keep vehicles in their lane.

4 Page 4/5, October 28, 2015 Caption: ZF TRW has been a pioneer in the design and development of sensors, electronics, braking and steering technologies and is bringing this experience to bear in developing a range of partially automated driving functions. These include Highway Driving Assist which can enable automatic steering, braking and acceleration for speeds down to 0 km/h. A multi-lane variant is also in development which will feature 360 degree sensing and enable vehicles to automatically overtake. The same hardware configuration can deliver Traffic Jam Assist functionality for speeds up to 60 km/h. Image: ZF TRW Press contact: Louise Colledge, Communications Manager, Europe and Asia Pacific, ZF TRW, phone: , louise.colledge@trw.com John Wilkerson, Senior Communications Manager, ZF TRW, phone: , john.wilkerson@trw.com Thomas Wenzel, Head of Technology and Product Communications; ZF Group, phone: , thomas.wenzel@zf.com ZF is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology. The company, which acquired TRW Automotive on May 15, 2015, is now represented at about 230 locations in some 40 countries. The two companies, which were still independent in 2014, achieved a sales figure exceeding 30 billion with employees. As in previous years, both companies have invested approximately 5 percent of their sales in Research and Development (recently 1.6 billion) in order to be successful with innovative products. ZF is one of the top three automotive suppliers worldwide.

5 Page 5/5, October 28, 2015 In 2015, the company is celebrating its centennial. Originally named Zahnradfabrik GmbH, ZF was founded in Friedrichshafen in 1915 by Luftschiffbau Zeppelin GmbH among others. In its early years, the company developed, tested, and manufactured aircraft transmissions. After 1919, the company focus shifted under Alfred Graf von Soden-Fraunhofen, the first Managing Director and later member of the Board of Management and CEO, to the automotive and commercial vehicle industry. In this sector, the company established itself once and for all as a major technology supplier, registering numerous patents for innovative transmission technology. The first location outside Europe was founded in Brazil in 1958, launching a globalization drive that continues today. In addition, ZF constantly expanded its range of expertise also through acquisitions. For instance, in 1984 ZF acquired the majority share in Lemförder Metallwaren & Co. KG, a move which extended the product portfolio to include chassis technology. Later, in 2001, ZF took over Mannesmann Sachs AG to strengthen its value creation chain with driveline and chassis components. It adopted the current name of ZF Friedrichshafen AG in Today s product range includes driveline and chassis technology such as transmissions, driveline and chassis components, as well as complete axle systems and modules. ZF products are used in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, construction and agricultural machinery, rail vehicles and marine applications. The company also focuses on the wind power and electronic components business. In addition, ZF Services represents the Group on the international aftermarket. In May 2015, ZF completed the acquisition of the U.S. automotive supplier TRW which had been previously announced in The shareholders of ZF Friedrichshafen AG are the Zeppelin Foundation, administered by the City of Friedrichshafen, holding a share of 93.8 percent, and the Dr. Jürgen and Irmgard Ulderup Foundation, Lemförde, with 6.2 percent. The Motion and Mobility slogan clearly states the company s core mission: Right from its foundation, ZF has developed and manufactured innovative products for all people around the globe who want to move things reliably, comfortably, and safely, and experience the ultimate in efficient mobility. Quality, technological leadership, and innovative power have always defined the Group s identity today as much as ever. For further press information and photos please visit: