Friedrichshafen, Germany- ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) has announced the start of series production for the fifth generation of its leading Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) system, OptiRide ECAS, specifically for Hyundai Motor Company (HMC). This follows its earlier production launch for European commercial vehicle manufacturers in 2024.
The system enables precise air suspension control to raise and lower the chassis, improving functions like efficient loading and unloading, along with load-dependent stability control. By integrating the solenoid valve and pressure sensors into a single smart pneumatic actuator, the design reduces component count and simplifies integration into truck and bus platforms.
Mr. Paweł Porczyński, Product Line Leader Chassis Structure for ZF CVS, said, “Our latest generation of OptiRide builds on more than 6.5 million sold units and three decades of engineering expertise in the field of air suspension systems to deliver a highly sophisticated system that provides maximum flexibility for customization while serving even the most complex commercial vehicle applications."
Produced at ZF’s Wroclaw plant in Poland, the OptiRide ECAS features a compact design that reduces components from five to two in some cases, cutting installation time and simplifying wiring and piping without compromising performance. The system shares processing between the ECAS actuator and the vehicle’s existing electronic control unit, eliminating the need for a separate ECU.
Hyundai began using this system in buses for the Japanese market late last year, offering functions like kneeling for easier passenger access and adjustable chassis height for improved ride comfort. The next rollout will be in the Hyundai XCIENT truck model.
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