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EcoTronic Mid - enhance fuel efficiency and driver productivity

Industry-first fully-automatic electronically-controlled intelligent 9 speed AMT solution

ZF took a quantum leap when it introduced the Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) technology for CVs globally in 1986. Combined with a fully-automatic electronically-controlled intelligent 9 speed transmission, ZF now introduces EcoTronic Mid, India’s first fully integrated AMT solution for CVs. It offers maximum driver productivity, improved clutch life, lower TCO and helps to save fuel up to 5%.

EcoTronic Mid’s best-in-class fully automatic system with a deep crawler ratio offers better gradeability and performance. The advanced AMT solution is ISO 26262 certified. It is lighter by 70 kgs in comparison with competitive solutions and allows more payload. The technology is compatible across a wide range of CV applications and significantly minimizes driver fatigue, maximizes fuel efficiency and clutch life.

The globally-proven solution comes with sensitive starting mechanism that continuously monitors and automatically senses the changes in load and gradients to adapt to the torque and engine RPM, thus enabling smoother starts on difficult inclines. The 9 speed transmission, an advanced, refined technology, aids in smoother gear change in the fraction of a second.

The advanced AMT solution relieves the driver off a range of manual functions to maximize driver productivity, prevent wear and tear of components. Here are some of the important benefits of EcoTronic Mid:

driver productivity

Maximize driver productivity

The industry-first technology offers clutch pedal-less operations, thus increases driver productivity and quicker turn around.

ZF EcoTronic Mid offers several operating modes such as maneuvering, hill assist, rock-free and off-road modes that enable hassle-free driving on challenging gradients. The integrated hill start aid feature significantly reduces driver fatigue and stress while operating on terrains.
fuel efficiency

Maximize fuel efficiency

The advanced AMT solution comes with throttle, acceleration and gear-based shifting strategies that contributes to saving fuel upto 5% and offers superior drivability. It has auto neutral mode that gets automatically activated when the engine is idle for 2 mins, thus improving the fuel economy by ~1% in demanding duty cycle.

EcoTronic Mid offers various optimized driving modes such as Eco / Power and Auto / Manual to operate in different terrains and weather conditions. Drivers can switch between modes by simply adjusting a knob to switch to the desired mode.
uptime

Maximize uptime

The robust base transmission of ZF EcoTronic Mid with proven AMT system helps fleets to maintain higher uptime, thus minimizing operational costs. The globally-proven solution helps save fuel significantly, leading to lower fuel costs. The intelligent heat mapping algorithm efficiently prevents clutch abuse and improves clutch and driveline life. Thus, the time-tested AMT solution efficiently minimizes unplanned repair costs and wear and tear.

Technical features

transmission

  • Modular AMT design built over globally-proven base transmission, proven on-road for over two decades
  • Based on TraXon, ZF’s state-of-the-art automatic transmission system

Lighter by 70 kgs compared to competitive solutions, thus, allowing more payload
gear lever

Dashboard mounted gear lever – more access for walk-through cabin
torque

Higher torque range (900Nm- 1500Nm)

Low decibel operation, meets the ECE R51 & IS 3028 (73dB) norms
modular

Modular - can be configured in different ways, adapting for different customer needs
truck

Compatible - can be easily adapted to a wide range of medium & heavy commercial vehicle applications replacing the conventional gearboxes

Value for fleets

higher uptime

Robust base transmission with proven AMT system helps fleets to maintain higher uptime
save fuel

Helps to save ~5% percent fuel with its automation solution combined with exponential increased life offered with ZF SACHS clutch kits
software control

Intelligent SW controls ensures right usage of gears & inhibits abuse – greater reliability
driver efficiency

Improved driver efficiency and comfort, due to clutch pedal less operations
gear

Deeper crawler ratio & 9 gear steps offers versatile application (Long haul, short haul and off-road / specialist applications 25T – 55T GVW)

Value for OEMs

easy adaptation

Similar installation dimension compared to manual transmission – no change in driveline architecture and easy adaptation
time to market

Customized calibration to meet any application demand with shortest possible time-to-market
cost savings

Offers significant savings on logistic costs by reducing parts inventory

As a global leader in manufacturing transmission solutions, ZF’s products have stood the test of time. The advanced AMT solution, EcoTronic Mid is all you need to amplify your profits, maximize driver productivity and improve fuel efficiency.

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