ZF Secures Major India City Bus Order

ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions division secured an order from an original equipment manufacturer in India for its next-generation AxTrax 2 LF electric portal axle. The multiyear agreement includes the delivery of several thousand units destined for the Indian domestic market as well as global exports.

The AxTrax 2 LF debut at the 2023 Busworld show and delivers up to 20 percent energy savings compared to its predecessor, according to ZF. It helps operators save costs by reducing battery requirements and enabling BEV city buses to achieve a higher range. The fully integrated low-floor axle combines propulsion, braking and suspension systems in a compact architecture that also optimizes space for batteries and passengers. 

“The AxTrax 2 LF shows how ZF innovation supports the transition to zero emissions public mobility through the combination of high performance and modular flexibility with cutting-edge efficiency,” says Andreas Moser, head of the commercial vehicle solutions division responsible for the India Region for ZF. “Beyond being sustainable, the AxTrax 2 LF reduces the total cost of ownership, proving that investing in ZF’s advanced zero-emissions driveline technologies can deliver long-term value.”
With its modular platform and integrated systems approach, the AxTrax 2 LF enables OEMs to simplify vehicle design, achieve higher performance and meet diverse market requirements while reducing the total cost of ownership.

Thanks to its dual PSM hairpin motors, 800 V SiC inverter and advanced oil cooling, the axle delivers up to 360 kW continuous power and peak torque of 36,800 Nm, the company said. This provides a 25 percent climbing ability for a 30-t articulated bus with just one driven axle.

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