Volta Trucks has announced a long-term agreement with ZF for some of the core systems and components in the all-electric Volta Zero. ZF technologies fitted to the Volta Zero have been designed and configured specifically for commercial vehicle use and form part of the key systems. These systems include the OnGuardACTIVE AdvancedEmergency Braking System (AEBS), Electronic Braking System (EBS) including the brake pedal box, ESCsmart Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and OnHandElectro-Pneumatic Handbrake (EPH). The OnLaneALERT Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) is also sourced from ZF.
Dr Peter Laier, Member, ZF Board of Management, responsible for commercial vehicle business, commented, “Especially agile, new truck manufacturers like Volta Trucks need strong partners in their supplier base helping them to shorten R&D costs and time-to-market, by offering turn-key solutions, as well as related application engineering and testing support. We are proud to partner with such an innovative brand like Volta Trucks to support the industry’s transformation toward zero emissions and zero accidents.”
Ellie Pittson, Purchasing Director, Volta Trucks, said, “As a disruptive all-electric manufacturer that is bringing a vehicle to market at an industry-setting pace, partnering with trusted automotive suppliers such as ZF will be a vital part of our success.Volta Trucks and ZF CVS have a shared commitment towards climate protection and sustainability, and lead the field for next-generation mobility, which makes this relationship a very important one for Volta Trucks.”