# ZF Friedrichshafen and Wolong Electric launch joint venture for e-motors

ZF Friedrichshafen and Wolong Electric Group have officially launched their joint venture, Wolong ZF Automotive E-Motors Co Ltd, for the development and production of electric motors and components. ZF holds 26%, Wolong 74%. Production is scheduled to start in 2021 in Shenyang, China, with further locations planned in the EU and North America.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-03-11
- Where: Shenyang, China
- Status: announced
- Products: electric motors, components for hybrid transmissions
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [ZF Friedrichshafen](https://endata.com/companies/4104.md) (partner)
- [Wolong Electric Group](https://endata.com/companies/10591.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [electrive.com](https://www.electrive.com/2020/03/11/wolong-zf-officially-launch-joint-venture/), 2020-03-11: "ZF Friedrichshafen and the Wolong Electric Group have officially sealed the foundation of their joint venture, which was agreed upon in November."

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