ZF's TraXon 2 Hybrid Transmission Tested; Shows up to 73% CO2 Reduction in Distribution
ZF demonstrated its TraXon 2 hybrid transmission to European media, achieving up to 47% CO2 reduction in long-haul and 73% in distribution, supporting 2030 EU fleet targets.
- up to 47%
- up to 73%
- less than two years
What Happened
ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions completed a testing event for the TraXon 2 Hybrid transmission at its Friedrichshafen facility. The plug-in hybrid system enables electric-only driving in urban zones and combustion for long-haul. It is designed to help fleets meet 2030 EU CO2 targets while maintaining operational flexibility.
“TraXon 2 Hybrid delivers a clear advantage for high‑mileage operations by substantially reducing CO2 emissions while maintaining cost efficiency.”
up to 47% in long-haul, up to 73% in distribution
According to VECTO calculations
Why this matters
This hybrid system offers a practical, cost-effective path for heavy-duty truck fleets to cut emissions without full electrification, with a payback period under two years.
Terms in This Story
- PHEV
- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle; combines an internal combustion engine with a battery-powered electric motor that can be recharged from an external power source.
- VECTO
- Vehicle Energy Consumption calculation TOol; a simulation tool used by the European Union to certify CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.
- e-axle
- An electric axle that integrates an electric motor, power electronics, and transmission into a single unit for propulsion.
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