Commercial Vehicle Solutions

AxTrax 2 LF

Next-generation low-floor electric portal axle for city bus applications

Key Facts

Highly Efficient

Enables up to 20% lower energy consumption vs. previous low-floor e-axle

More Powerful

Provides 25% climbing ability in 30t articulated buses with one driven axle

Platform Approach

Leverages only in-house developed key components and software

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.

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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

  • Single driveline solution enabling OEMs to flexibly design and deploy vehicles
    for diverse operational environments

  • 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

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
  • Provides compatibility with 6x2 or 6x4 drivetrains
  • Controlled by two 800 Volt silicon carbide (SiC) inverters and a high-performance ECU
  • Provides enhanced data basis and readiness for over-the-air software updates
  • Offers optional integration of ZF air suspension and wheel-end solutions

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