If you’ve ever ridden a modern city bus or a high-powered coach and marveled at how smoothly it climbs a steep hill or pulls away from a stop, there’s a good chance you were experiencing the work of a ZF EcoLife transmission. Specifically, the
, a 6-speed automatic transmission designed specifically for heavy-duty city and intercity buses. zf ecolife 6ap1700b
: Often paired with ZF's Topodyn Life software, which automatically adjusts shift strategy based on topography and vehicle load to optimize fuel consumption. If you’ve ever ridden a modern city bus
6-speed planetary gearset with an integrated torque converter and primary retarder. zf ecolife 6ap1700b
Automatic Transmission