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ZF’s electrified trailer concept on-show at IAA Transportation under new name, TrailTrax

As trucks become more fuel-efficient, trailers are emerging as a key technology area where further carbon emission reductions can be made. ZF’s electric trailer concept, on show at the IAA Transportation 2024 under the new brand name TrailTrax, integrates its in-house developed 210kW AxTrax 2 e-Axle, trailer EBS, and battery system box into a trailer.

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Leading trailer manufacturers, including Kässbohrer and Krone, as well as trailer running gear and axle supplier BPW, are adopting ZF’s TrailTrax technologies. Kässbohrer will present an electrified trailer with TrailTrax integration at this year’s IAA, highlighting the growing interest in ZF’s electrified trailer system solution.

ZF’s TrailTrax system provides driving propulsion as well as brake energy recuperation, generating up to 16% in energy and CO2 savings when combined with an ICE-powered truck. The system can also reduce CO2 emissions up to 40% with plug-in charging.

Integral to the system is ZF’s electrified axle, the AxTrax 2, from ZF’s eDrive platform. By integrating it into a trailer running gear in combination with other associated system components, it effectively converts an ICE truck-trailer combination into a hybrid, while extending the range of an electric vehicle.

At the IAA Transportation 2024, leading trailer manufacturers are presenting their electrified trailers equipped with TrailTrax technologies. ZF is collaborating closely with leading trailer manufacturer Kässbohrer to develop its electrified trailer solution. Kässbohrer’s electrified curtainsider, which features the system integration of TrailTrax, will be on show at the IAA. Trailer manufacturer Krone is also presenting its solution, highlighting the growing interest in ZF’s TrailTrax technologies. ZF’s outdoor booth will feature a Krone reefer trailer with the TrailTrax system installed. The electrified Krone trailer, capable of reducing CO2 emissions by up to 40%, demonstrates the potential efficiency gains achievable with ZF TrailTrax technologies.

Field tests of Kässbohrer trailers are expected to commence from 2025 across Europe under the ZEFES (Zero Emissions flexible vehicle platforms with modular powertrains serving the long-haul Freight Eco System) project funded by EU.

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SJC

Power trailers have always been a good idea you could reduce the amount of diesel we consume every day

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