TRW Electric Blue Pads Launched for EV/Hybrids

Source: ZF Aftermarket announcement

LAS VEGAS – As the future of the automotive industry evolves, ZF Aftermarket stays presently up to date with the increasing popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles. ZF Aftermarket announced the launch of the TRW Electric Blue brake pad – what the company is calling the first full brake pad line of its kind.

Award-Winning

The automotive aftermarket is undergoing revolutionary developments and being prepared for these changes is what puts ZF Aftermarket at the forefront of innovation. This innovation was recognized during the launch of the product at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), as TRW Electric Blue received the Best New Hard Part in the AAPEX New Product Showcase at the start of the show here.

The AAPEX New Product Showcase is the launchpad for products making their debut at the event. Entries were judged by pre-registered buyers. Entries with the most votes were named Best New Product in each category.

TRW Electric Blue

With reduced noise and vibration, and reduced dust and emissions, Electric Blue is sustainable and commits to protecting the environment while meeting consumer needs. Electric and hybrid vehicles are here to stay. Over the coming years you’ll see increasing numbers of them rolling into repair shops. Embrace the future and get ready to service them now.

“We see the world evolving as a collective toward environmental consciousness – which is why we adapt,” stated Mark Cali, Head of ZF Aftermarket, IAM, United States and Canada. “Our product quality, safety and expertise apply to this first-of-its-kind product line and will continue to exceed market expectations.

“The TRW Electric Blue Brake Pad is just part of another automotive revolution for our industry, and the recognition received as the Best New Hard Part at this year’s AAPEX supports that direction. I speak on behalf of the whole ZF Aftermarket team and say thank you for this award.”

The increasing demand for electric vehicles in the market is what has driven the development of the Electric Blue brake pad – offering 79 SKUs, covering 37 vehicle applications, and growing. Electric Blue can be fitted on most electric/hybrid vehicles in the U.S.

Electric Blue’s design exceeds original-equipment (OE) specification of noise, volume and harshness, reaching an approval scoring of over 9/10. The TRW Electric Blue brake pad is made to match OE and to provide like new braking.

The Electric Blue pad formulations are designed to produce less NVH compared to standard material, generates less noise, and protects the environment by emitting less dust and harmful metals in the atmosphere.

These features solve the NVH problem that several OEMs face. Offering copper free formulations, Electric Blue Pads aim to reduce pollution, creating a greener environment for the future. Engines are getting quieter and need quiet brakes to match, which is why Electric Blue is supplied with the necessary hardware and shim technology which follows OE configuration; including decoupling, textured, smooth/multilayered, and double adhesive technologies to support the pads noise-dampening properties.