Press Kit

ZF EcoLife  (JPG, 342 KB) New dimension: The 6-speed automatic transmission ZF EcoLife transfers higher torques with lower fuel consumption. ZF is currently developing the hybrid version of the new automatic transmission for commercial vehicles.
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ZF EcoLife Rail  (JPG, 361 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, allows for up to five percent fuel savings.
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Electrically controlled yaw dampers  (JPG, 133 KB) Innovation by ZF Sachs: Electrically controlled yaw dampers. At high traveling speeds, they ensure torsional stiffness of the bogie and, during cornering, they lead to less wear on wheelsets and tracks.
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Twin-tube dampers  (JPG, 194 KB) Robust and easy to maintain: Twin-tube dampers from ZF Sachs for rail vehicles.
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ZF DynaStart  (JPG, 205 KB) For applications in delivery vehicles, buses, and light commercial vehicles, ZF offers hybrid modules with the product name DynaStart.
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ZF eTronic Hybrid (JPG, 155 KB) The hybrid version of the eTronic transmission is equipped with a 41 kW strong electric motor. Fuel savings of up to 25 percent are possible as a full hybrid version.
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ZF AVE 130  (JPG, 835 KB) The AVE 130 hybrid drive axle is suitable for energy sources like batteries, diesel-electric drives, fuel cells, and overhead lines. Thus, the vehicle manufacturer is extremely flexible in terms of economical and zero-emission driving.
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Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)  (JPG, 521 KB) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) plays off the advantages of the bus as a means of transport in metropolises: A large number of persons can be transported quickly and efficiently, there is no more traffic congestion, and CO2 emissions are reduced. Low-floor technology by ZF enables passengers to get on and off the bus quickly, an essential feature of this traffic concept.
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ZF RL 75 EC  (JPG, 135 KB) High steering angle: The RL 75 EC low-floor independent wheel suspension for better handling, particularly for double-articulated buses. Furthermore, it improves running, steering and driving comfort and increases driving safety.
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ZF RL 85 A  (JPG, 151 KB) Robust and easy-to-maintain: The RL 85 A front axle with rigid axle support is also suitable as actively or passively controlled trailing axle for 3-axle city buses.
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ZF AV 132  (JPG, 242 KB) Entry made easy: The ZF AV 132 portal axle allows for a consistent low-floor design in the entire vehicle with a floor height of just 405 millimeters.
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ZF AVN 132 and AV 132  (JPG, 209 KB) Pas de deux: As central axle in articulated buses of up to 25 meters length, the non-driven AVN 132 portal axle is the perfect complement to the AV 132.
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