ZF and Faurecia are to partner for the development of interior and safety technologies for autonomous driving.
With the engineering agreement, the two suppliers will identify and develop safety and interior solutions linked to different potential occupant positions.
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“This partnership will mark another important step for Faurecia in the development of an ecosystem for technology solutions for the Cockpit of the Future,” said Faurecia CEO, Patrick Koller.
“Our common vision will enable us to provide a technology offer ensuring the safety of the vehicle occupants in various autonomous driving use cases.”
For his part, ZF CEO, Stefan Sommer added: “Together we will be stronger. Vehicle electrification and autonomous driving need innovative active and passive safety technologies to become a success. As one of the global leaders in safety, ZF is committed to delivering integrated safety concepts together with our partner Faurecia.
“Networked ecosystems are not only at home in Silicon Valley. ZF and Faurecia believe the ecosystem philosophy also works between Paris and Friedrichshafen to provide an offer to our customers everywhere in the world.”
The collaboration will be based on shared expertise and competencies and will involve no capital exchange.
“Our customers will benefit from this partnership,” added Koller. “Together, we can offer complete interior safety features to meet the future challenges which will allow the interior of the future to be safe, connected, versatile and predictive.”
Depending on customer preferences both companies will also continue to work independently on current and upcoming projects.
A ZF statement noted seats will integrate a significant part of safety devices, enabling them to swivel and recline or allowing an efficient return to driving mode.
