ZF Showcases Electric Drives and Digital Platform for Emergency Services at Interschutz
ZF is unveiling a range of advanced drive technologies and a new cloud-based digital fleet management platform for emergency responders at Interschutz 2026 in Hannover.
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What Happened
ZF is showcasing its comprehensive technology portfolio for emergency services at Interschutz 2026, including electric drives, braking systems, and digital solutions. The company emphasizes that critical operations require dependable equipment and accurate real-time information for incident commanders.
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Designed for heavy special-purpose and emergency vehicles, enabling locally emission-free operation.
The digital centerpiece is ZF Rescue Connect, a modular cloud-based platform connecting vehicles, equipment, and control centers in real time. Starting in June, ZF will launch a revamped product portfolio, becoming Europe's largest provider of digital solutions for emergency services, with over 25 existing and planned apps.
- EcoLife Offroad 2 automatic transmission for combustion-engine vehicles
- TC 27 transfer case for demanding all-wheel-drive applications
- mBSP compressed-air braking system with ABS and ESC support
- e-comp Scroll oil-free air compressor for hybrid, battery, or fuel cell drives
- ADM 3 automatic drivetrain management with cybersecurity readiness
Why this matters
Emergency responders need reliable, high-performance vehicles and real-time data to save lives; ZF's portfolio aims to electrify and connect rescue operations for greater safety and efficiency.
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- CeTrax 2 dual
- An electric central drive unit designed for heavy commercial vehicles, offering high continuous power and zero local emissions.
- ADM 3
- Automatic Drivetrain Management, third generation; a system that automatically controls differential locks in all-wheel-drive vehicles to optimize traction and stability.
- e-comp Scroll
- An oil-free air compressor for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with electric or fuel cell powertrains, providing low-noise and maintenance-free operation.
- ZF Rescue Connect
- A modular cloud-based platform for digital emergency response and fleet management, connecting vehicles, responders, and control centers in real time.
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