ZF Secures Multi-Year Deal To Supply AxTrax 2 Electric Axle To India

The ZF division Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) recently announced that it had secured a multi-year business nomination to supply several thousand units of its electric axle, the AxTrax 2, with a manufacturer in India. The deal will see the AxTrax 2 integrated into a new fleet of zero-emissions intercity buses, further deepening ZF’s presence in India’s growing commercial vehicle electrification sector.

“This nomination demonstrates how leading manufacturers across the globe are increasingly attracted to our comprehensive technology portfolio. It shows how our tailored solutions support manufacturers at every stage of their electrification journey, enabling them to accelerate their transformation towards cleaner, more efficient mobility,” said Prof. Dr. Peter Laier, Member of the ZF Board of Management, head of the Commercial Vehicle Solutions division and responsible for the India Region.

Building on ZF’s powertrain, e-mobility and CV experience, the AxTrax 2 electric axle is designed to replace the engine, transmission and conventional axle to electrify a commercial vehicle, delivering 281.61 bhp of continuous power. Part of ZF’s modular e-mobility kit, the AxTrax 2 integrates in-house developed components into an innovative axle-based solution that is highly efficient, compact and lightweight in design.

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“We are delighted to support our customers in this transition. By leveraging the synergy effects created by our cross-divisional expertise in the field of electric drives, we can deliver the innovative and reliable e-mobility solutions that also help reduce the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO),” Laier continued.

This development comes on the back of the company equipping the NIO ET9, an electric flagship model from the Chinese automaker Nio, with its steer-by-wire system. The system includes a steering wheel actuator that sends electronic commands to the wheels, eliminating the need for a traditional mechanical connection. The technology also integrates a torque feedback unit, which provides a simulated steering feel.