ZF: Autonomous, Connected, and Electrified Solutions for Public Transport
ZF thus underscores its commitment to an electrified future of emission-free public transportation with the introduction of the latest e-mobility technologies. This includes the European premiere of the next generation of the fully integrated, modular electric central drive system CeTrax 2 dual for intercity and touring buses. CeTrax 2 dual features an integrated three-speed transmission and delivers a high continuous power of 380 kW. Together with the system's low weight of 385 kg, this is intended to significantly facilitate the handling of demanding topographies.
Full-service provider for autonomous transport systems
In addition to consistent electrification of transport, new mobility concepts are necessary so that countries and cities can achieve the right and ambitious climate goals - and at the same time offer commuters and residents an attractive mobility option. With the autonomous transport system, the technology group makes important contributions here: ZF's new, driverless, and fully electric shuttle generation for use in urban environments and mixed traffic enables autonomous, quiet, and emission-free urban passenger transport. With selectable battery capacities between 50 and 100 kWh, the next-generation shuttle can travel up to 130 km electrically. The initially available top speed is 40 km/h, later to be developed up to 80 km/h. With 15 available seats, the shuttle can transport up to 22 passengers.
Shuttle in Continuous Operation - Without Driver
The emission-free ZF shuttles can operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on defined routes. This allows transportation companies to offer mobility services to passengers even when demand is low and to extend routes despite an acute driver shortage. In addition to the shuttle, the technology company offers a reliable complete package of hardware and software as well as services for the planning, realization, and operation of autonomous shuttle fleets. Customers can also access a global network of 20,000 ZF aftermarket partners.
Passenger Transport with Scalar
With Scalar, ZF showcases its latest digital software solution for the fleet orchestration of autonomous vehicles. Scalar provides fleets with real-time, AI-based automated decision-making and optimizations. This is intended to increase operational efficiency and enable seamless "orchestration" of passenger transport. The new Scalar platform is already being used in the UITP project ULTIMO.
ZF Bus Connect, EcoLife Health-Check and ITxPT Compatibility
The digital fleet management solution ZF Bus Connect is suitable for urban and long-distance buses with electric, hybrid, or combustion engines. It aims to help transport companies and bus OEMs save costs, increase safety, and improve fleet operations based on data insights and analyses. At the UITP World Congress, ZF Bus Connect is presenting its new module "EcoLife Health Check," which focuses on increasing vehicle availability. It marks ZF's entry into remote diagnostics for bus fleets. Health Check provides information about the current condition of the transmission system (engine speed, gear stage, oil temperature, oil pressures, etc.) based on data. Since the data is collected online, there is no longer a need to call the inspected bus back to the depot for analysis. Operators who, for example, make the best use of transmission oil, can avoid early maintenance, thereby reducing maintenance costs and increasing vehicle availability.
As standard, ZF Bus Connect offers functions to optimize driving and energy or fuel consumption, avoid dangerous situations, and ITxPT-compatible monitoring of battery charge levels and the wear of other systems.
Brake Assistance System for City Buses
ZF also showcases its first brake assistance system for city buses. The system allows active braking intervention to mitigate the consequences of collisions. ZF's "City Bus CMS" leverages the latest OnGuardMAX technology for heavy trucks, featuring specific characteristics and functionalities tailored to city bus applications.
The data fusion from state-of-the-art camera technology and radar enables continuous analysis of the traffic situation. If an imminent collision is detected, the system can issue a warning (FCW) and automatically engage the brakes to mitigate or avoid an accident. In combination with ZF's advanced braking solutions, which are tailored to the speed and weight of the vehicle, the negative impacts of sudden braking on passengers can also be minimized. Through the seamless interaction between assistance and braking systems, the braking force is built up in a cascading manner via software management, ensuring that even standing or seated passengers on the bus are significantly better protected from injury risks.
What does this mean?
Autonomous, connected, and electrified mobility solutions - ZF delivers everything from components to complete systems. The Friedrichshafen-based company presents itself as well-prepared for the demands of smart mobility.
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