TECHNICAL INNOVATIONS Tevva states that its engineers successfully met a strict range of testing criteria for the company's truck to receive ZF's seal of approval. systems that usually hover around 40 kW of maximum regen. Modern EBS systems can control and blend friction braking with an electric motor, which reduces overall brake wear. The system transfers the driver's deceleration request electronically to all braking components to shorten response time, balance braking forces and provide ease of braking and efficient brake management. Tevva claims a maximum driving range of up to 140 miles (227 km) from a 105-kWh battery on a full charge. The company's truck is intended for use as a last-mile and urban-delivery vehicle. Series production of the truck began earlier this year at the company's London facility. Scalable system ZF's first EBS, or brake-by-wire, system was developed in the 1990s and there are more than four million units sold and on the road to date, according to company sources. The system functions by transmitting electronic pressure commands from ECU to pressure modulators that facilitate a sensitive dosage of the applied air pressure according to a wide range of vehicle information such as axle load status, vehicle speed and vehicle mass, and trailer brake-system information. ZF also states that the system balances brake forces between axles of a trucktrailer combination during braking and provides efficient brake management between service and endurance brakes. TRUCK & OFF-HIGHWAY ENGINEERING Tevva's integration of ZF's brake system enables up to 180 kW of regen for extended driving range. The system is principally based on two pneumatic and one electronic circuit for highly reliable braking performance. The design reportedly meets current regulatory requirements for braking systems (ECE R13) and is a standardized modular arrangement that can seamlessly incorporate with various OEM systems. ZF's EBS also features scalable software for a wide range of upgrade options and has integrated diagnostic functionality to constantly monitor system performance. Matt Wolfe February 2024 13 BOTH IMAGES: ZFhttp://info.hotims.com/86279-706