ZF debuts TraXon 2 hybrid transmission in North America

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ZF introduced its TraXon 2 hybrid automated manual transmission (AMT) to the North American market at ACT Expo 2025.

The TraXon 2 hybrid is engineered to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions across multiple duty cycles. According to a news release, the transmission can deliver up to 14% fuel and CO₂ savings in short-haul hybrid electric applications and up to 9% in longhaul operations. For plug-in hybrid applications, potential savings can reach up to 40%, depending on vehicle weight, battery size, and charging infrastructure availability.

The technology is expected to be on the road in 2026.

Originally developed for the passenger car sector where it is already in successful volume production, ZF is now expanding the cubiX portfolio by extending the vehicle motion control system to commercial vehicle customers, customized to their individual needs.
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“The debut of the TraXon 2 hybrid in North America highlights ZF’s commitment to
advancing cleaner mobility solutions for the commercial vehicle industry,” said John Hawkins, senior vice-president of the Americas for ZF’s commercial vehicle solutions division, in the release. “Whether it’s full electrification, hybrid systems, or highly efficient ICE-based transmissions, we’re focused on delivering performance and total cost of ownership advantages across all segments.”

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