InfraStructures - Novembre 2022 - Electrification Fast-Track for Commercial Vehicles

Electrification Fast-Track for Commercial Vehicles

ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division recently announced a joint development agreement with fuel cell and battery systems supplier, Freudenberg e-Power Systems. The partners will develop clean e-Drive “powerpack” solutions, consisting of a fuel cell and drivetrain system, as well as share components for a variety of applications. The initial focus of the agreement is to develop a highly integrated fuel cell e-drive solution for commercial vehicles.

While Freudenberg will offer scalable e-power systems in kit form with various power outputs, ZF will offer complete electric driveline systems of up to 360 kW continuous power. This is in line with ZF’s new CeTrax 2 electric central drive for heavy-duty vehicles.

“Decarbonization is a major aim of the transport industry, and within this, fuel cell technology will be a game changer. Together with Freudenberg, we can offer a one-stop-shop solution enabling manufacturers to quickly bring e-mobility solutions to market and supporting the industry's transformation towards a more sustainable future,” said Wilhelm Rehm, ZF board member with responsibility for Commercial Vehicle Solutions, Industrial Technology and Materials Management. “ZF’s cooperation with Freudenberg will develop highly integrated fuel cell e-drive solutions for the commercial vehicle industry. By reducing manufacturers’ development and project costs, our powerpack solutions will also help to lower the Total Cost of Ownership.”

The pilot phase of the cooperation agreement is currently underway with prototypes for bus and truck demonstration vehicles being developed. The first prototype is expected by 2023.

When it comes to decarbonization, ZF sees a clear trend towards fuel cell technology due to the longer range and faster refueling times it offers.

By 2030, the Group estimates a worldwide share of this technology to be 20% for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
As a result, ZF will continue to take a flexible, open-minded approach to fuel cell technology as a drive solution to support this transformation.

Source: ZF Group

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