Repowering Solutions

Reducing fuel consumption while increasing profitability

Key Facts

Fuel efficiencyUp to 20% lower fuel consumption compared to a hydrodynamic transmissionsReduced LCCEfficient driveline components reduce lifecycle costsLonger service lifeRepowering solutions extend the service life of the vehicles

In the case of diesel multiple units (DMU), fuel costs alone account for more than two thirds of the total lifecycle costs of the vehicles. ZF’s repowering solutions aim at reducing fuel consumption and thus lifecycle 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 In the repowering process, outdated driveline technology is replaced by modern, efficiently working driveline components.

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EcoWorld

EcoLife Rail 2

Details

What is a Repower?

Repowering means to remove outdated transmissions from existing diesel multiple units replacing them with modern, more cost-effective and economic driveline components. It can be done with almost all DMU trains.
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The fuel savings reported are based on an internal comparative test conducted by ZF. Results may vary depending on vehicle configuration, route profile, engine, load and operating conditions.

System Components

EcoWorld 2 - Powershift Transmission

ZF’s six-speed powershift transmission ZF EcoWorld 2 features an integrated reversing function and is used in DMUs (diesel multiple units) and multiple purpose vehicles. It enables a towing and coasting function which can save additional fuel depending on the route, engine type and load condition. The transmission achieves maximum efficiency and is equipped with a powerful torque converter.

EcoLife Rail 2 - Powershift Transmission

As a technological leader for modern driveline technology, ZF guarantees tangible customer value. Noticeable fuel savings, a longer service life, and optimum shift comfort – those are the advantages of the powerful powershift transmission on the rail vehicle driveline technology market: EcoLife Rail 2.

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