Products for Rail Vehicles

EcoWorld - Powershift Transmission

Six speeds with integrated reversing function

Key Facts

Best fuel efficiency

Fuel savings of up to 20 % over hydrodynamic transmissions

Optimal acceleration

Torque converter makes the starting process efficient

High cost efficiency

Repowering extends service life and reduces operating costs

What can EcoWorld - Powershift Transmission provide?

ZF’s most recent development, the six-speed powershift transmission ZF EcoWorld, features an integrated reversing function and is used in DMUs (Diesel Multiple Units). It enables a towing and sailing function which can save an additional five percent in fuel depending on the route, engine type and load condition. The transmission achieves maximum efficiency and is equipped with a powerful torque converter.

Details

Benefits

  • Reversing gear integrated directly in the transmission
  • New wheelset transmission allows a variety of applications
  • Ready for hybrid applications in rail vehicles
  • Very compact, lightweight design
  • Towing and coasting function

Repowering

ZF’s Repowering solutions aim at reducing fuel consumption and thus life cycle costs as well as at extending the service life of the rail vehicles. In the repowering process, outdated driveline technology is replaced by modern, efficiently working driveline components.
The ZF EcoLife Rail powershift transmission can be applied for such Repowering projects.

Learn more about Repowering >

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