ZF CeTrax lite electric central drive begins series production

“As an electric central drive, CeTrax lite allows our customers to electrify their existing vehicle platforms. This proves our technical approach and further demonstrates the trust customers are placing in our electric solutions,” said Winfried Gründler, Head of Product Line for Driveline Systems with ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions division.

“Designed  for silent, emission-free inner-city and ‘last mile’ freight delivery, CeTrax lite provides leading levels of performance and efficiency. As such it represents an important new milestone in our ‘Next Generation Mobility’ strategy and reinforces our commitment to decarbonization of the industry,” added Gründler.

CeTrax lite: A highly integrated eMobility solution from ZF

Providing a smart ‘turn-key’ solution to support the needs  of light-duty commercial vehicles, ZF’s CeTrax lite technology supports the architectures of conventionally fueled vehicles as well as manufacturers’ electrification strategies. Leveraging in-house developed components and wider eMobility system synergies including sharing test benches in Friedrichshafen.

Designed for light commercial vehicles up to 7.5Tons,CeTrax lite has a peak performance of 150kW and a torque of 1,500Nm. The optimized compact design of CeTrax lite helps maximize space for electric components and batteries. The module is a fully integrated system, housing the electric motor as well as a 1-speed transmission stage and power electronics. In addition to its enhanced flexibility, the system offers a light-weight design at around 120kg. One of the first customers, the Japanese manufacturer Isuzu will install the drive in its new ELFEV.