Chennai: ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited (CVCS) has secured a business nomination from a new-age mobility OEM to develop and supply an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) suite for its upcoming bus platforms, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion of safety technology for commercial vehicles in India.
The solution, which integrates ZF’s OnGuardMAX platform with Short-Range Radar (SRR), as well as Electronic Braking System (EBS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), is designed to deliver a comprehensive suite of advanced active safety and driver assistance features. OnGuardMAX combines a front camera, mid-range radar, and an image processing module to enable Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) along with a broad array of driver assistance functionalities. The SRR system addresses critical blind spots around the vehicle, enhancing the protection of vulnerable road users (VRUs), and supports compliance with MOIS and BSIS requirements. The scalable architecture can accommodate up to three SRRs to extend coverage for large bus platforms.
Paramjit Singh Chadha, Managing Director of ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited, said, “ADAS was and remains a strategic priority for ZF Commercial Vehicles in India. Our solutions combine global expertise with local validation to ensure safer, smarter, and more efficient commercial transport tailored to India’s unique driving conditions.”
Akash Passey, Non-Executive Chairman of ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited and President of ZF Group India, added, “We see a rapid acceleration in India in the adoption of advanced driver assistance technologies. Our market-ready solutions support both established and new-age e-mobility OEMs, enabling them to meet rising safety expectations and prepare for the next level of automation.”
The ADAS system is designed to deliver up to 16 advanced features, including key functionalities such as AEBS, Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning (DDAW), MOIS, and BSIS. Fully aligned with GSR 184(E) requirements and ARAI-certified, the system has been validated over 4,50,000 km of Indian road testing. Integration with EBS and ESC ensures precise braking, controlled deceleration, enhanced vehicle stability, and improved rollover resistance, while operational benefits include optimized brake wear, reduced accident exposure, lower downtime, and consistent route performance.
The business nomination encompasses system supply, vehicle integration, calibration, and validation for the bus platforms, with the standard operating procedure (SOP) targeted for Q1 2027. The architecture is scalable to SAE Level 2 automation, positioning ZF to support future automation requirements.
ZF clarified that the divestment of ADAS activities within its passenger car division does not impact its commercial vehicle ADAS development. The company reaffirmed its commitment to advancing driver assistance and autonomous driving technologies in trucks, tippers, trailers, coaches, and bus applications, leveraging global expertise alongside strong local validation capabilities to meet India-specific operating conditions.
With its ADAS solutions, ZF aims to enhance road safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability in India’s commercial transport sector, supporting a transition toward smarter and safer mobility.