In Pictures: ZF unveils 30,000 rpm High Revolution e-drive for high-volume passenger cars

ZF's High Revolution Drive packs a 3-in-1 electric powertrain into a lighter, more compact package.

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The scalable 400V/800V architecture is engineered to support 150-200 kW outputs in high-volume passenger cars.

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ZF targets production of the 30,000 rpm drive by 2030 as automakers push for greater efficiency.

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Spinning up to 30,000 rpm, the new unit is nearly 25% smaller and lighter than ZF's 18,000 rpm SELECT drive.

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The 3-in-1 design integrates motor, gearbox and inverter to reduce packaging demands.

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Cutting magnet mass by 50% helps ZF reduce reliance on rare-earth materials.

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The High Revolution e-drive is aimed at high-volume passenger car programs rather than niche models.

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Compact, high-speed electric drives are central to automakers' efficiency and range targets.

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ZF plans to bring the High Revolution Drive to series production by 2030.

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