ZF’s latest version of its concept to electrify the trailer will be on show at a major trade show in Germany. The ZF electrified trailer solution is made possible by integrating ZF’s AxTrax 2 electric axle with a modular battery system box for regeneration and traction support.
Thanks to its ability to regenerate energy from braking, the system can effectively convert a heavy-duty diesel truck into a hybrid vehicle, generating up to 16 per cent in fuel savings as well as CO2 savings. The optional plug-in variant can save up to 40 per cent. The trailer also provides benefits for zero-emissions electric prime movers by extending their range. Kässbohrer and Krone, two leading trailer manufacturers will start to implement ZF´s electrification system into their platforms.
“Electrification for trailers is an innovative solution to decarbonise road freight transport in the very near future,” said Dr. Bernd Meurer, responsible for the electric trailer program at ZF. “Instead of solely being pulled by the truck, the new approach provides additional traction while generating fuel savings, reducing CO2 emissions and improving sustainability.
“The fact that industry leaders are embracing our system demonstrates that we have taken the right concept approach in developing a lightweight and modular system that can be adapted to suit the diverse requirements and various applications of manufacturers and fleet operators.”
The system draws on ZF’s expertise in combining brake control and electrification systems with innovative technologies, such as the AxTrax 2 electrified axle system which enables regeneration and traction support to deliver up to 210 kW continuous power and 26,000 Nm of peak output of torque.
The ZF system has been designed as an integrated solution enabling manufacturers to combine electrified technologies into their own trailer platforms.
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