“Reclining seats, air conditioning, AS Tronic.”
AS Tronic in coaches
This is how a bus company describes the carefree trips on its buses. A transmission playing a role in comfort? As a special option? You bet. From the very beginning, when drawing up the technical specifi cations for the AS Tronic, passenger comfort was taken into consideration. Clutch operation and shifting happen smoothly and automatically. This contributes both to increasing passengers‘ well-being and to relieving the bus driver. Furthermore, AS Tronic provides a choice for the bus driver – by pushing one button he can switch from the automatic to the manual mode and vice versa at any time.
Perfectly harmonized
The AS Tronic combines tried and trusted ZF technology with modern electronics and was specifically designed for buses with EDC engines and CAN communication. The control unit of the 12-speed automatic transmission provides for optimally coordinated shifting and clutch work. The highly comfortable gear changes are almost unnoticeable for the passenger. Perfect communication between engine, clutch, and transmission protects the entire driveline – both when maneuvering at crawling speed and on the road. Incorrect shifting is excluded. Due to the high number of closely stepped gears, the engine always operates in the most economical range. Moreover, the integrated retarder allows for safe, fading-free deceleration and protects the brakes. Thus, the AS Tronic provides for more safety on the road and for more efficiency in companies. Reduced fuel consumption, less wear, and minimum maintenance efforts help save costs.
Further information
Contact
Annika Dingler
Trade Press Commercial Vehicles
Tel. +49 7541 77-7767
Fax. +49 7541 77-90 7767
E-mail:
annika.dingler@zf.com
