In brief
EcoLife CoachLine is ZF's automatic transmission for demanding coach applications. Its product description covers torque transmission, cooling and braking assistance through a retarder.
Useful to know
EcoLife CoachLine is ZF's automatic transmission for demanding coach applications. Its product description covers torque transmission, cooling and braking assistance through a retarder. [1]
For a coach on a long descent, the number of gears is not the only relevant detail. Managing energy during deceleration matters too. The retarder assists braking, but does not make the service brakes unnecessary or remove the operating limits of the particular vehicle.
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