ZF Surpasses 1.5 Million TraXon Transmissions and Advances Platform Toward Hybrid Commercial Vehicle Applications

The 1.5 millionth TraXon transmission worldwide rolled off the production line at ZF’s Friedrichshafen site. Here we see the development and production team involved.

(IN BRIEF) ZF has reached a production milestone with more than 1.5 million TraXon automated manual transmissions manufactured since the system was introduced in 2014. The transmission platform has become a global standard for heavy-duty commercial vehicles and is produced in multiple regions to serve worldwide demand. The latest generation, TraXon 2, delivers faster shifting, improved fuel efficiency, and enhanced digital integration, while the upcoming TraXon 2 Hybrid variant is designed to support electrified transport by enabling electric-only driving in urban environments and conventional operation on long routes. The milestone highlights ZF’s continued focus on efficient and future-ready drivetrain technologies.

(PRESS RELEASE) FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, 26-Feb-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF Friedrichshafen AG has reached a major manufacturing milestone with its TraXon automated manual transmission system surpassing 1.5 million units produced since its introduction in 2014. Designed for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, the modular transmission platform has become a widely adopted drivetrain solution, supporting fleets worldwide with improved efficiency and performance. TraXon units are produced at ZF facilities in Germany, China, and Brazil, helping meet global demand for advanced commercial vehicle transmission technology.

The original TraXon transmission helped redefine performance standards in heavy-duty drivetrains and established itself as a benchmark for efficiency and reliability in trucks, coaches, and specialized vehicles. Christian Feldhaus, Vice President of the Transmissions & Hybrids product segment within ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division, highlighted the system’s role in advancing transmission technology and noted that the recently introduced TraXon 2 continues to build on this legacy with enhanced capabilities.

Already in production, TraXon 2 incorporates upgraded hardware and software designed to deliver faster gear changes, stronger digital connectivity, and improved fuel efficiency compared with the previous generation. The system features next-generation microprocessors, integrated security modules, and redesigned electronic control units and shift actuators developed in-house by ZF. These improvements make TraXon 2 suitable for a wide range of heavy-duty applications, including long-haul trucks, coaches, and specialized equipment such as mobile cranes.

ZF is also preparing the platform for future transport requirements through the development of TraXon 2 Hybrid. The hybrid variant is designed to support the transition toward lower-emission mobility by enabling electric-only operation in urban areas while maintaining conventional engine performance for long-distance routes. This approach offers significant potential for reducing CO₂ emissions while preserving operational flexibility for commercial fleets.

The continued evolution of the TraXon platform reflects ZF’s strategy to support both conventional and electrified commercial vehicle powertrains while improving operational efficiency and environmental performance.

About ZF

ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility. Alongside the automotive sector – passenger cars and commercial vehicles – ZF also serves market segments such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems.

With some 161,600 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €41.4 billion in fiscal 2024.

The company operates 161 production locations in 30 countries.

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About CVS Division

ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division is shaping the future of commercial transportation ecosystems. ZF’s CVS division makes commercial vehicles safer, smarter and sustainable to achieve the vision of zero accidents and zero emissions. With its comprehensive technology portfolio, ZF CVS offers tailored solutions for every step of an OEM and fleets’ transformation journey, helping solve complex problems while creating long term value. ZF CVS’s unique capability to digitalize commercial vehicle systems solutions and enhance vehicle intelligence is paving the way towards the commercial vehicle of the future. ZF CVS unites ZF’s former Commercial Vehicle Technology and

Commercial Vehicle Control Systems divisions, the latter being formed following ZF’s acquisition of WABCO in Spring 2020.

Media Contacts:

Frank Discher, Commercial Vehicle Solutions and Fleet Management
Solutions, Phone: +49 7541 77-960770, email: frank.discher@zf.com

Chris Mitchell, Commercial Vehicle Solutions, Phone +32 479 13 30 60,
email: chris.mitchell@zf.com

OURCE: ZF