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ZF starts electric motor production for SELECT platform

German automotive supplier ZF has kicked off series production of its asynchronous electric motor for the recently unveiled SELECT drive platform in China. The asynchronous motors, manufactured at its Hangzhou plant, are intended for integration by Chinese carmakers.

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