AxTrax 2 LF
Next-generation low-floor electric portal axle for city bus applications
Key Facts
What can AxTrax 2 LF provide?
AxTrax 2 LF is ZF's latest addition to its in-house developed suite of e-drives specifically designed for city and intercity buses up to 30 tons. With a space-efficient design using similar installation space as the previous low-floor e-axle, it allows for simple interchangeability with existing electric vehicle setups. The innovative solution comprises two stand-alone silicon carbide (SiC) inverters and an ECU, creating a comprehensive e-axle system for electric, hybrid, and trolley buses.
Details
Customer Benefits
Delivers premium, reliable performance, and optimized energy efficiency
- Able to operate a 30t bus with only one driven axle, while achieving weight savings
- Offers more space for batteries, passengers, or innovative bus interior designs
- Helps extend battery duration and vehicle operational range
- Fulfills regulatory cyber security requirements and functional safety
- Enables zero emissions for battery electric, fuel cell and trolley buses
- Optimizes ride experience with quiet and smooth operation
- Maximizes uptime and delivers intelligent, data‑driven maintenance powered by ZF expertise enabling
OEMs and fleets to significantly reduce repair costs and boost operational efficiency - Single driveline solution enabling OEMs to flexibly design and deploy vehicles
for diverse operational environments
Features & Capabilities
- Delivers up to 360 kW continuous power and up to 36,800 Nm of peak output torque
- Integrates two permanent magnet synchronous hairpin electric motors
- Comes with an advanced, robust motor oil-cooling system
- Controlled by two 800 Volt silicon carbide (SiC) inverters and a high-performance ECU
- Ready for over-the-air software updates
- Supports ZF Data Solutions analysis service providing vehicle driveline health data
- Offers optional integration of ZF air suspension and wheel-end solutions
- Provides compatibility with 6x2 or 6x4 drivetrains
