ZF Group showcases AxTrax 2 electric axle, RL82A axle system and safety solutions at Prawaas 5.0, targeting buses, trucks, mini trucks and pickups for a electrified commercial future.
Key points
- AxTrax 2 and RL82A Axle Systems
- What ZF Officials Said
- Door Systems and Wider Portfolio
- Aftermarket Products and Event Participation
- Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles
ZF Group has showcase its latest commercial vehicle technologies at Prawaas 5.0, which is Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI) organised transport exhibition, being held from July 9-11 at Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The company display a wide range of original equipment (OE) and aftermarket solutions for buses, trucks and other commercial vehicles, covering electrification, braking, chassis systems, safety, connectivity and fleet management technologies.
AxTrax 2 and RL82A Axle Systems
Table of Contents
| 1. AxTrax 2 and RL82A Axle Systems |
| 2. What ZF Officials Said |
| 3. Door Systems and Wider Portfolio |
| 4. Aftermarket Products and Event Participation |
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Among the main products on display is the AxTrax 2 integrated electric axle, which is design for light and medium duty buses and can also support electric trucks and mini trucks segment in future. This system combines electric motor, inverter, electronic control unit, actuator and transmission into single axle-based package and is made for battery-electric, fuel-cell and trolley bus applications.
ZF is also exhibit its RL82A front axle system, which is build for low-floor city buses. Company said that this axle offer steering angles up to 55 degree and it also have internally ventilated disc brakes, which is very useful for urban bus and pickups kind of applications too.
What ZF Officials Said
Paramjit Singh Chadha, who is Senior Vice President at ZF CVS India, said that future of bus mobility will be define by intelligent systems that combine safety, electrification, connectivity and vehicle control together. This statement clearly show ZF's focus towards electric trucks, electric mini trucks and other electrified commercial mobility solutions in coming years.
Door Systems and Wider Portfolio
The company's display also include modular door control systems for pneumatic and electric bus doors, having features like clamping protection, emergency door opening and CAN-bus connectivity. Along with this, ZF broader portfolio on show includes ADAS, Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Braking System, Electronic Stability Control, Electronic Controlled Air Suspension, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Bus Connect and dampers, which is relevant for buses, trucks and mini trucks alike.
Aftermarket Products and Event Participation
ZF Aftermarket is also present in the exhibition, showing products like 360-degree camera systems, brake rotors, brake pads, brake linings, power steering pumps, coolants and greases, all targeted for fleet operators managing trucks, pickups and buses.
Apart from exhibition, company executives are also taking part in industry discussions during the event. Paramjit Singh Chadha is scheduled to speak in a session on electrification of school bus transport, which shows ZF's growing interest in electric mobility segment across buses, trucks and mini trucks categories. Overall, ZF's showcase at Prawaas 5.0 gives clear picture that the company is preparing itself strongly for the electrified future of commercial transport in India.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles
1. What did ZF Group showcase at Prawaas 5.0?
Ans: ZF displayed commercial vehicle technologies including electrification, braking, chassis, safety, connectivity and fleet management solutions for buses and trucks.
2. What is AxTrax 2 electric axle used for?
Ans: The AxTrax 2 is an integrated electric axle designed for light and medium duty buses, suitable for battery-electric, fuel-cell and trolley bus applications.
3. What features does the RL82A axle system offer?
Ans: The RL82A front axle system is built for low-floor city buses, offering steering angles up to 55 degrees and internally ventilated disc brakes.
4. What products did ZF Aftermarket present at the event?
Ans: ZF Aftermarket showed 360-degree camera systems, brake rotors, brake pads, brake linings, power steering pumps, coolants and greases for fleet operators.
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