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ZF has unveiled the MAXX Low-Emission Air Disc Brake concept as part of the EU Project AeroSolfd initiative. This groundbreaking innovation is poised to revolutionize sustainable mobility, especially in urban settings.
Key Highlights:
- Emission Reduction: Passive filtration technology significantly reduces brake dust emissions.
- Retrofittable: Easily adaptable to existing vehicles, ensuring a smooth transition to zero-emission.
- Innovative Design: Fits a wide range of commercial vehicles with a pioneering single-piston design.
- Superior Performance: Provides brake torques up to 30,000 Nm (22,000 ft lbs) with improved wear compensation.
Developed with ZF’s expertise in collaboration with MANN+HUMMEL‘s filtering technologies, this concept is designed to halve emissions, as shown in preliminary test bench trials.
Next Steps:
- Vehicle Tests: Moving to public road tests and controlled environment tests on various tracks.
- Performance Validation: Testing under diverse weather conditions to ensure reliability.
Customer Benefits:
- Improved Air Quality: Contributes to cleaner air and reduces health hazards.
- Regulatory Compliance: Helps meet current and future emission regulations.
- Reliable & Efficient: Offers superior reliability and reduced maintenance.
The MAXX Low-Emission Air Disc Brake concept is designed to be an easily adaptable solution for existing commercial vehicles, requiring no extensive modifications. This innovation represents a significant step towards reducing the environmental impact of commercial road transportation.
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