Press Kit

Dubai (JPG, 3.0 MB) Dubai’s increasing traffic density necessitates efficient bus fleets.
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ZF EcoLife Hybrid (JPG, 315 KB) All of ZF's hybrid transmission variants based on the parallel hybrid design can be integrated into the existing driveline like manual or automatic transmission systems.
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ZF HyTronic (JPG, 59 KB) The overall HyTronic system consists of transmission, electric motor, inverter, high-voltage battery, and power routing. It can cover all the functions of a full hybrid system.
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ZF eTronic (JPG, 149 KB) In the hybrid version of the ZF-EcoLife, a hybrid module is integrated into the converter housing which used to contain the torque converter. This electric motor produces an additional output of up to 120 kW.
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ZF electric portal axle AVE 130 (JPG, 2.0 MB) The ZF electric portal axle AVE 130 based on an electric independent wheel drive - for particularly economical and resource-saving city bus operation.
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ZF EcoLife (JPG, 674 KB) New dimension: The 6-speed automatic transmission ZF EcoLife transfers higher torques with lower fuel consumption. ZF is currently also developing the hybrid version of the new automatic transmission for commercial vehicles.
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ZF EcoShift (JPG, 816 KB) The new ZF-EcoShift 6-speed manual transmission for buses is a flexible basic transmission that can be modularly extended depending on the requirements.
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DMF (JPG, 722 KB) The dual-mass flywheels (DMF) for commercial vehicles and buses ensures effective torsional damping, which protects the transmission and enhances driving comfort. Another advantage: It enables comfortable driving even at low engine speeds and thus helps lower fuel consumption.
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XTend (JPG, 920 KB) XTend compensates for clutch wear of commercial vehicles and passenger cars.
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BRT Istanbul (JPG, 594 KB) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Istanbul with ZF's low-floor technology lets the prices for real estate soar in the areas around the BRT route.
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BRT Guangzhou (JPG, 232 KB) Guangzhou: Implementation of a BRT system in the record time of 15 months overall construction time.
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BRT Sao Paolo (JPG, 354 KB) Sao Paolo: 150 double-articulated buses from Volvo set a new vehicle trend in the Brazilian metropolis.
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RL 75 EC  (JPG, 151 KB) High steering angle: The RL 75 EC low-floor independent suspension for better handling, particularly in double-articulated buses. Furthermore, it improves running, steering, and driving comfort and provides for more safety.
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ZF portal axle AV 132 (JPG, 292 KB) Quick boarding and alighting: The ZF portal axle AV 132 allows for the entire vehicle to be realized with a low-floor design, featuring a floor height of just 405 millimeters.
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RL 55 EC (JPG, 2.0 MB) New at ZF: RL 55 EC independent suspension for midibuses.
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ZF Damper System  (JPG, 999 KB) In the variable CDC (Continuous Damping Control) damper system, an electronic control unit calculates optimal damping for each axle and immediately transfers this to the CDC dampers with virtually no time delay.
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ZF AS Tronic lite  (JPG, 543 KB) Favorable: The new ZF AS Tronic lite for light buses excels thanks to its increased comfort, low fuel consumption, and thus, better economy.
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ZF Openmatics (JPG, 357 KB) Functions of Openmatics: an on-board unit collects vehicle data and transfers it to the web server. Here, software applications - so-called apps - have access and generate evaluations. The results can be called off by duly authorized users via a web portal.
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ZF Openmatics Screenshot (JPG, 675 KB) The basic version of Openmatics already includes some telematics applications. Further apps are made available through third party providers, such as the Funkwerk eurotelematik GmbH.
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ZF Servocom (JPG, 297 KB) The ZF-Servocom power steering system combines high reliability and smooth running with comfort and safety. It is used in trucks and buses.
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ZF Highspeed (JPG, 2.0 MB) Superbly suited for current and future high-speed trains: the new single-stage ZF Highspeed train transmission
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ZF Crash System  (JPG, 416 KB) The ZF crash system for rail vehicles absorbs impact forces from light jostling to strong collisions. This is made possible by two specially adjustable force ranges of the hydrodynamic impact absorbers.
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ZF Inter-Car Damper  (JPG, 5.0 MB) The new Inter-Car damper from ZF: With a total length of 2.2 meters and working strokes of over 1,000 millimeters, it expands ZF’s product portfolio for rolling stock.
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ZF Highspeed Train Transmission (JPG, 525 KB) A single housing can accommodate different wheelbases and gear ratios.
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ZF Ecomat Rail (JPG, 1.0 MB) In combination with ZF Ecomat Rail, ZF’s new reversing transmission can cut fuel consumption by up to 20 percent. This lowers vehicle LCC levels and is also good for the environment.
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ZF EcoLife Rail (JPG, 310 KB) New dimension for rail vehicles: The new 6-speed automatic transmission by ZF, EcoLife Rail, transfers higher torques and, depending on the mode of operation, enables fuel consumption to be reduced by up to 20 percent over hydrodynamic drives.
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ZF Yaw Dampers (JPG, 116 KB) Electrically controlled yaw dampers. At high traveling speeds, they ensure torsional stiffness of the bogie and, during cornering, they lead to less wear on wheel sets and tracks.
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ZF Twin-tube Dampers (JPG, 178 KB) Robust and easy to maintain: Twin-tube dampers from ZF for rail vehicles.
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