ZF towards Busworld 2025: advancing efficiency, safety, and digital intelligence for buses and coaches
At Busworld Europe 2025 ZF will present its latest technologies to make buses and coaches cleaner, safer, and more cost-efficient. At the show, ZF will highlight its integrated driveline systems, including the CeTrax 2 dual central electric drive and "newly developed axle systems designed for the next generation of buses and coaches", as the company states.
This content belongs to the series Busworld Spotlight, offering a dedicated space to companies presenting their vision, products, strategies and innovative solutions in the run-up to Busworld Europe 2025, from October 4–9 in Brussels, Belgium – and beyond.
ZF will exhibit in Hall 5, Stand 537
At Busworld Europe 2025 ZF will present its latest technologies to make buses and coaches cleaner, safer, and more cost-efficient. At the show, ZF will highlight its integrated driveline systems, including the CeTrax 2 dual central electric drive and “newly developed axle systems designed for the next generation of buses and coaches”, as the company states.
ZF will also present advanced auxiliary systems such as the e-comp Scroll – a quieter, more efficient air compressor for electric vehicles, along with a new intelligent Air Supply Unit – and the latest evolution of its Continuous Damping Control system, CDC Skyhook. ZF advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to improve safety while supporting compliance with European General Safety Regulations (GSR), alongside a suite of digital tools that enhance vehicle and fleet reliability, performance, and cybersecurity will also be on show.
“As the global leading provider of bus and coach technologies, ZF is focused on practical innovation, making mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Our comprehensive portfolio spans driveline, safety, chassis, and digital technologies, delivering system-wide solutions that optimize the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO),” said Fabian Schlegel, Senior Vice President and Head of EMEA Region within ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Division (CVS).
“With a strong global presence and close customer relationships, ZF is positioned to support OEMs and operators through the industry’s transformation. From design and production to every stage of the vehicle’s lifecycle, our technologies are engineered to deliver lasting value, enabling safer, more comfortable, and sustainable transport for passengers.”
What ZF is bringing at Busworld?
Being more specific, ZF’s CeTrax 2 dual offers a continuous power of 380 kW and “delivers the torque, efficiency, and integration flexibility needed for intercity applications”, ZF points out. Its compact design helps OEMs electrify existing platforms.
ZF will introduce its latest integrated axle solutions at Busworld. Advanced brake technologies, including the mBSP XBS intelligent brake system, as well as solutions to reduce brake particle emissions, will also be featured.
ZF is also exhibiting its new Continuous Damping Control system, CDC Skyhook, along with the latest OptiRide ECAS pneumatic suspension.
ZF’s innovative technologies support bus and coach manufacturers in meeting the latest EU General Safety Regulation (GSR II) requirements with a modular suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) designed to protect passengers and vulnerable road users in complex urban environments. At the show, ZF will highlight the latest additions to its comprehensive GSR ADAS suite.
At the show, ZF Bus Connect will also be presented as a telematics solution for city buses. ZF Bus Connect “helps bus operators, manufacturers and workshops maximize uptime, optimize performance as well as enhance safety through real-time vehicle health data, advanced remote diagnostics and comprehensive fleet monitoring”, the group says. ZF will also introduce its Software Update Management Solution (SUMS) suite designed to help Bus and Coach OEMs meet the latest regulatory requirements for safe and secure vehicle software updates.
