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Technologies for Sustainable Passenger Transport​

At ZF, we aim to be the preferred technology and development partner, accompanying the road transportation industry in becoming more sustainable, safer, and smarter. ​

With the industry's broadest product portfolio, offering a favorable mix of innovative and trusted technologies, we are well-prepared to meet the needs of the public transportation sector, from urban public transport buses to coaches for long-distance tours.​

Addressing the megatrends of our industry, our solutions assist bus and coach manufacturers, fleets, and public transport organizations in their transformative journey towards zero emissions, zero accidents, and zero efficiency losses while amplifying road safety, passenger comfort, and vehicle uptime.

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Collision Mitigation System for City Buses

Collision Mitigation System for City Buses

The industry’s first OE-independent CMS solution specifically engineered for city buses operated in complex urban environments serves the increasing safety demands of the public transport sector. The system can actively respond to vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians in or entering the path of the vehicle to help avoid or mitigate impending collisions, while protecting unsecured bus passengers.
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OnGuardACTIVE

OnHand

Building on decades of experience in engineering and manufacturing industry-leading mechatronic systems, OnHand replaces the conventional parking brake with an innovative, compact mechatronic device and an electronic unique hand control unit. With its variety of differentiating value-adding functionalities, the system does not only contribute to improved vehicle safety, but also comes as building block technology towards autonomous driving.
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CeTrax2

CeTrax 2 dual Electric Central Drive  

CeTrax 2 dual is designed to seamlessly package within the space of the transmission of an ICE vehicle enabling bus manufacturers to offer ICE and electric powertrains in a single vehicle platform. The system integrates modular and in-house developed components which results in an innovative one-box solution enabling compact size and light weight allowing for flexible application into solo and articulated bus and coach applications with either low- or high-floor design.
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GSR II ADAS Suite

Offering the CV industry’s broadest product portfolio supported by its see – think – act philosophy, ZF is uniquely positioned to support customers to fulfill the requirements of EU’s updated General Safety Regulation (GSR II). The set of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) designed for commercial vehicles, provides the required functionalities such as Moving-Off Information System, Blind Spot Information System, and Reversing Information System to help protect pedestrians and cyclists.
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OnGuardACTIVE

OnGuardACTIVE

This lean ‘radar-only’ active safety system assists truck and bus drivers in recognizing and responding to dangerous driving scenarios that could lead to a rear-end collision with a moving or stationary vehicle ahead - even in low visibility conditions. The system monitors the traffic situation ahead and warns the driver of imminent collisions. If the driver does not take corrective action, OnGuardACTIVE is able to autonomously apply up to full braking. ​
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Electronic Braking System

Electronic Braking System

This advanced brake control technology transfers the driver’s deceleration request electronically to all braking system components to shorten response time, balance brake forces and provide efficient brake management between service and endurance brakes.
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AxTrax

Electric Portal Axle AxTrax AVE

The electric portal axle AxTrax AVE with integrated wheel hub drive is the solution for electric buses, hybrid buses and trolleybuses. It enables to solo buses as well as articulated buses full-electric and zero-emission driving. The ZF system with inverter and the EST 54 electronic control unit with proprietary ZF software provides vehicle manufacturers with a system package that is designed for cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
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CeTrax

Electric Central Drive CeTrax

Buses and trucks should be fast and effective as well as – today more than ever – clean and quiet! Logistics companies and transport operators demand low-cost, low-emission vehicles. Especially for conventional driveline arrangements, ZF offers its CeTrax electric central drive.
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AxTrax

Electric Portal Axle AxTrax AVE

The electric portal axle AxTrax AVE with integrated wheel hub drive is the solution for electric buses, hybrid buses and trolleybuses. It enables to solo buses as well as articulated buses full-electric and zero-emission driving. The ZF system with inverter and the EST 54 electronic control unit with proprietary ZF software provides vehicle manufacturers with a system package that is designed for cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
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OnGuard ASSIST

OnGuardASSIST

This active safety system assists drivers in recognizing and responding to dangerous driving situations that could lead to a rear-end collision with a moving, stopping or stationary vehicle ahead.​
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CeTrax

Electric Central Drive CeTrax

Buses and trucks should be fast and effective as well as – today more than ever – clean and quiet! Logistics companies and transport operators demand low-cost, low-emission vehicles. Especially for conventional driveline arrangements, ZF offers its CeTrax electric central drive.
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PAN Air Disc Brake

PAN Air Disc Brake

The PAN range of air disc brakes has a long and successful history in the commercial vehicles sector. The compact design, developed using leading-edge finite element analysis, uses proven single-piston technology to achieve class-leading weight reduction targets.
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AxTrax 2

AxTrax 2 Electric Axle System

This e-axle is designed to replace engine, transmission, and conventional axle to electrify a commercial vehicle. ZF’s modular platform approach integrates in-house developed components into an innovative axle-based one-box solution with compact size and light weight, and a packaging fitting into the space of the conventional axle, while providing high power and torque, at enhanced efficiency. Furthermore, the minimized space requirements enable OEMs to reimagine the design of CV platforms.
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CeTrax 2 dual

CeTrax 2 dual Electric Central Drive

Buses and trucks should be fast and effective as well as – today more than ever – clean and quiet! Logistics companies and transport operators demand low-cost, low-emission vehicles. Especially for conventional driveline arrangements, ZF offers its CeTrax 2 dual electric central drive.
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AxTrax

AxTrax AVE Electric Portal Axle

The electric portal axle AxTrax AVE with integrated drive close to the wheel is the solution for electric buses, hybrid buses and trolleybuses. It enables to solo buses as well as articulated buses full-electric and zero-emission driving. The ZF system with inverter and the EST 54 electronic control unit with proprietary ZF software provides vehicle manufacturers with a system package that is designed for cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
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OnSide Blind Spot Detection System

OnSide Blind Spot Detection System

Advanced blind spot detection system helps to reduce side collisions involving commercial vehicles.
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MAXXUS Air Disc Brake

MAXXUS Air Disc Brake

High-performance truck air disc brake, designed for North America. If you’re interested in maintaining a fleet and increasing uptime, and if you’re interested in safety and performance advantages, you should be interested in air disc brake (ADB) technology.
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Latest Updates

E-mobility for Heavy Commercial Vehicles: HyFleet Project Launched E-mobility for Heavy Commercial Vehicles: HyFleet Project Launched

Generation Change in EcoLife Automatic Bus Transmissions

Celebrating a milestone for the EcoLife product range: After selling about 250,000 EcoLife transmissions since its market introduction back in 2007, recently the last EcoLife transmission of its first generation has rolled off the assembly line.
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Generation Change in EcoLife Automatic Bus Transmissions

Celebrating a milestone for the EcoLife product range: After selling about 250,000 EcoLife transmissions since its market introduction back in 2007, recently the last EcoLife transmission of its first generation has rolled off the assembly line.
CityBus CMS CityBus CMS

City Bus CMS: Brake smarter, not harder!

By smartly integrating ADAS and braking technology, ZF helps to increase safety in urban traffic. The new City Bus Collision Mitigation System (City Bus CMS) offers a way to reduce crashes.
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City Bus CMS: Brake smarter, not harder!

By smartly integrating ADAS and braking technology, ZF helps to increase safety in urban traffic. The new City Bus Collision Mitigation System (City Bus CMS) offers a way to reduce crashes.
EU's General Safety Regulation EU's General Safety Regulation

EU's General Safety Regulation

On the road to “Vision Zero”: What the GSR means for commercial vehicles – and how safety technologies by ZF help OEMs to get there.

EU's General Safety Regulation

On the road to “Vision Zero”: What the GSR means for commercial vehicles – and how safety technologies by ZF help OEMs to get there.
E-Bus E-Bus

More Efficiency for the E-Bus

Electric buses only reach the maximum range if all power consumers are optimally coordinated. For this purpose, ZF is currently developing its own energy management system (EMS).
Technology

More Efficiency for the E-Bus

Electric buses only reach the maximum range if all power consumers are optimally coordinated. For this purpose, ZF is currently developing its own energy management system (EMS).
CDC CDC

Electric Buses: Comfortable Cornering With CDC

Electric buses make public transport sustainable. Yet housing batteries or fuel cells on the roof of the bus poses challenges for driving dynamics and comfort. The CDC damping system provides the solution.
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#VehicleMotionControl

Electric Buses: Comfortable Cornering With CDC

Electric buses make public transport sustainable. Yet housing batteries or fuel cells on the roof of the bus poses challenges for driving dynamics and comfort. The CDC damping system provides the solution.
Bus Connect Bus Connect

ZF Bus Connect: ZF is connecting bus fleets to the power of vehicle data

A large vehicle fleet is an interplay of many moving parts: vehicles, drivers, electric power, combustion engines. Routes, fuel consumption, regulations and legal requirements must work together in harmony for smooth and efficient operation.
Technology

ZF Bus Connect: ZF is connecting bus fleets to the power of vehicle data

A large vehicle fleet is an interplay of many moving parts: vehicles, drivers, electric power, combustion engines. Routes, fuel consumption, regulations and legal requirements must work together in harmony for smooth and efficient operation.
EMS EMS

More Efficiency for the E-Bus

Electric buses only reach the maximum range if all power consumers are optimally coordinated. For this purpose, ZF is currently developing its own energy management system (EMS).
Technology

More Efficiency for the E-Bus

Electric buses only reach the maximum range if all power consumers are optimally coordinated. For this purpose, ZF is currently developing its own energy management system (EMS).
Fuel Cell Fuel Cell

E-mobility for Heavy Commercial Vehicles: HyFleet Project Launched

In cooperation with Freudenberg, Flixbus and the climate NGO Atmosfair, ZF is participating in a project for fuel cell technology. The objective of the "HyFleet" project is to design and test a purely electrically powered coach. The project is scheduled to run for three years and aims to identify important findings for the optimum design of fuel cells in coaches.
Press

E-mobility for Heavy Commercial Vehicles: HyFleet Project Launched

In cooperation with Freudenberg, Flixbus and the climate NGO Atmosfair, ZF is participating in a project for fuel cell technology. The objective of the "HyFleet" project is to design and test a purely electrically powered coach. The project is scheduled to run for three years and aims to identify important findings for the optimum design of fuel cells in coaches.
CDC CDC

Electric Buses: Comfortable Cornering With CDC

Electric buses make public transport sustainable. Yet housing batteries or fuel cells on the roof of the bus poses challenges for driving dynamics and comfort. The CDC damping system provides the solution.
Technology
#VehicleMotionControl

Electric Buses: Comfortable Cornering With CDC

Electric buses make public transport sustainable. Yet housing batteries or fuel cells on the roof of the bus poses challenges for driving dynamics and comfort. The CDC damping system provides the solution.
OptiDrive OptiDrive

Leading Modular Transmission Automation Solution for Commercial Vehicles: WABCO OptiDrive

The Indian commercial vehicles (CV) industry is experiencing a transformation both in terms of technology and product offerings. The legislative landscape is fast evolving in India with a strong focus on safety and efficiency norms, which will make the commercial vehicle fleets of the future safer and more efficient.
Technology

Leading Modular Transmission Automation Solution for Commercial Vehicles: WABCO OptiDrive

The Indian commercial vehicles (CV) industry is experiencing a transformation both in terms of technology and product offerings. The legislative landscape is fast evolving in India with a strong focus on safety and efficiency norms, which will make the commercial vehicle fleets of the future safer and more efficient.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)

An Introduction to WABCO Diesel Exhaust Fluid

With the introduction of the Bharat Stage 6 (BS6) standards, the Indian automotive industry is moving towards global industry standards, with its focus on cleaner vehicles and stringent emission norms. The new BS6 standards are expected to reduce NOx emissions up to 70%, including hydrocarbon emissions and particulate matter.
Technology

An Introduction to WABCO Diesel Exhaust Fluid

With the introduction of the Bharat Stage 6 (BS6) standards, the Indian automotive industry is moving towards global industry standards, with its focus on cleaner vehicles and stringent emission norms. The new BS6 standards are expected to reduce NOx emissions up to 70%, including hydrocarbon emissions and particulate matter.
Air Suspension with ECAS Air Suspension with ECAS

WABCO Air Suspension with ECAS Technology

One of the major factors impacting bus fleets today is the load on the vehicle. An increased load is likely to lead to more fuel consumption, decreased rider comfort, compromised passenger safety and vehicular instability, thereby increasing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Technology

WABCO Air Suspension with ECAS Technology

One of the major factors impacting bus fleets today is the load on the vehicle. An increased load is likely to lead to more fuel consumption, decreased rider comfort, compromised passenger safety and vehicular instability, thereby increasing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Reducing TCO Reducing TCO

Reducing Total Cost of Ownership

Managing and optimizing life cycle costs of your assets can increase your profitability. Our technologies help you optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by lowering your daily operational cost, improving driver productivity, increasing fleet uptime and enhancing fleet safety.

Reducing Total Cost of Ownership

Managing and optimizing life cycle costs of your assets can increase your profitability. Our technologies help you optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by lowering your daily operational cost, improving driver productivity, increasing fleet uptime and enhancing fleet safety.
PAN Air Disc Brakes - A Globally Proven Braking Solution PAN Air Disc Brakes - A Globally Proven Braking Solution

PAN Air Disc Brakes - A Globally Proven Braking Solution

PAN Air Disc Brakes - A Globally Proven Braking Solution

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