ZF to unveil CeTrax 2 dual drive, new axles, ADAS suite and digital fleet solutions at Busworld 2025

ZF to unveil CeTrax 2 dual drive, new axles, ADAS suite and digital fleet solutions at Busworld 2025

(IN BRIEF) ZF will showcase its latest portfolio of efficiency, safety, and digital technologies at Busworld 2025 in Brussels, underscoring its leadership in bus and coach innovation. Highlights include the CeTrax 2 dual electric drive with 380 kW continuous power, new axle systems, and auxiliary solutions such as the e-comp Scroll-based Air Supply Unit and next-generation HVAC systems. Safety remains central with ZF’s modular ADAS suite designed to help manufacturers meet EU GSR II requirements. On the digital side, ZF will present Bus Connect for real-time fleet monitoring and SUMS for secure software management. By integrating driveline, safety, chassis, and digital solutions, ZF is driving sustainable, cost-efficient mobility while supporting OEMs and operators with system-wide innovations.

(PRESS RELEASE) FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, 6-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF will present a wide-ranging portfolio of innovations at Busworld 2025 in Brussels (October 4–9), demonstrating how its technologies are shaping the future of mobility by making buses and coaches more efficient, safer, and digitally intelligent. The global supplier will highlight its system-wide solutions spanning electric driveline, axle, braking, suspension, auxiliary, and digital technologies.

At the core of its mobility offering, ZF will debut the CeTrax 2 dual central electric drive, capable of delivering 380 kW of continuous power, designed to meet the demands of intercity and long-distance transport while reducing emissions. Complementing the driveline, ZF will showcase its newly developed axle systems and mBSP XBS intelligent braking solutions, along with technologies to reduce brake particle emissions.

Supporting electrification further, ZF is unveiling an intelligent Air Supply Unit, developed on its advanced e-comp Scroll compression system, which provides quieter and more energy-efficient air management. The company will also present its next-generation HVAC climate control system and an updated Continuous Damping Control (CDC Skyhook) suspension system with OptiRide ECAS pneumatic suspension for improved comfort and ride stability.

Safety takes center stage with ZF’s latest ADAS portfolio, designed to support compliance with new EU General Safety Regulation (GSR II) requirements. The modular suite offers advanced driver assistance systems tailored for complex urban and intercity environments, enhancing protection for passengers and vulnerable road users.

On the digital front, ZF is rolling out solutions to optimize fleet operations, reduce downtime, and ensure cybersecurity compliance. ZF Bus Connect, its telematics and fleet monitoring platform, enables operators to maximize efficiency and safety through real-time health data, remote diagnostics, and predictive maintenance. Additionally, ZF will introduce its Software Update Management Solution (SUMS) suite, which ensures secure over-the-air updates in line with global vehicle software management regulations.

Fabian Schlegel, Senior Vice President and Head of EMEA Region within ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Division, emphasized: “As a global leader in bus and coach technologies, ZF delivers practical innovation that makes mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. By integrating driveline, safety, chassis, and digital solutions, we are helping OEMs and operators optimize Total Cost of Ownership while creating lasting value across the vehicle lifecycle.”

ZF will welcome visitors to booth #537 in Hall 5 at Busworld 2025.

Media Contacts:

Frank Discher
Head of News, Content & Media Desk, Commercial Vehicle Solutions
+49 7541 77-960 770
frank.discher@zf.com

Chris Mitchell
PR & Content Specialist, Commercial Vehicle Solutions
+32 479 13 30 60
chris.mitchell@zf.com

SOURCE: ZF