Page 1/3, 2014-09-23 ZF-EcoLife Rail – Greater Profitability for Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs)   More torque for DMU drives Fuel economy, longer service life, quieter operation ZF-EcoLife Rail is the successor to ZF-Ecomat Rail, the transmission that is a successful, true best seller with more than 4000 units sold. Economy and customer value had been among the essential requirements of the ZF-Ecomat Rail already; and ZFEcoLife Rail meets these requirements even better. Noticeable fuel savings, a longer service life, and optimum shift comfort – those are the advantages of the new powershift transmission that is currently the most powerful on the market of rail vehicle driveline technology. The torque converter automatic transmission is ideally matched to suit the higher torque ratings of modern powerpacks in DMUs and is able to transmit up to 2500 newton meters. The technical basis is the worldwide wellproven ZF-EcoLife transmission for city buses. The Special Driveline Technology business unit at ZF has adapted the transmission for special-purpose applications in rail vehicles - in particular to suit DMU operation. With its high level of efficiency and the efficient torque converter, the newly engineered 6-speed automatic transmission ZF-EcoLife Rail, which is designed for torques of up to 2500 newton meters, has better acceleration values, paired with a great level of comfort and lower engine speeds. Still working with the same installation space, a torsional damper has been integrated in the converter. It ensures smooth operation and savings during fuel-consuming starting processes. The integrated primary retarder that only requires a small installation space provides for strong braking power even at low speeds. In addition to the oil cooler which has been integrated into the transmission, a heat exchanger contributes to the high cooling performance of the ZF-EcoLife Rail. Thanks to optimized heat management, the oil change intervals and the ZF Friedrichshafen AG Konzernkommunikation Corporate Communications 88038 Friedrichshafen Deutschland · Germany Page 2/3, 2014-09-23 service life are extended, the transmission is even more reliable, and easier to maintain and service. The engine speed is kept to a minimum through the use of an intelligent shift strategy for the prevailing operating requirements. In this context, the six mechanical forward gears provide effective help, and the helical gears in the transmission contribute to lower noise emissions of the whole vehicle. Together with the gear set reversing transmission and Rail Drive Control System, the ZF-EcoLife Rail can be offered as a complete system. The RDCS makes integrating the complete driveline into the train easy and is thus the ideal interface to the TCU train control unit. Caption: New dimension for rail vehicles: The 6-speed automatic transmission from ZF, EcoLife Rail, transfers higher torques and, depending on the mode of operation, allows for up to five percent fuel savings. Photo: ZF Press Contact: Georg Ehling, Manager Marketing and Business Development Tel. +49 7541 77-2199, Fax. +49 7541 77-902199; E-Mail: [email protected] ZF is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology with 122 production companies in 26 countries. In 2013, the Group achieved a sales figure of about €16.8 billion with approximately 72,600 employees. In order to continue to be successful with innovative products, ZF annually invests about 5 % of its sales (2013: €836 million) in research and development. ZF is one of the ten largest automotive suppliers worldwide. Industrial Technology is the division where the ZF Group bundles its activities for “Off-Road” applications. It comprises the development and production of ZF Friedrichshafen AG Konzernkommunikation Corporate Communications 88038 Friedrichshafen Deutschland · Germany Page 3/3, 2014-09-23 transmissions and axles for agricultural and construction machinery as well as driveline technology for material handling systems, rail and special driveline vehicles. The division is also responsible for the worldwide business of marine propulsion systems, aviation technology, as well as the development and production of wind turbine gearboxes. Electronic components, shift and test systems for all kinds of applications are also included in the division’s portfolio. For photo material and further press information go to: www.zf.com ZF Friedrichshafen AG Konzernkommunikation Corporate Communications 88038 Friedrichshafen Deutschland · Germany