Driving the Future of Freight: Industry Leader, ZF, Makes Strategic Investment in Range Energy

Range Energy has reached a critical milestone in our partnership with global technology supplier, ZF: a strategic investment that deepens our collaboration and accelerates the path toward scalable electrification for commercial trucking.

This moment marks more than an investment—it is a signal of trust, alignment, and shared vision between two leaders committed to reshaping the way goods move across North America. Together, Range and ZF are pioneering solutions that make cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable freight a reality.

A Partnership Rooted in Innovation

From the start, the Range x ZF collaboration has centered on solving one of trucking’s biggest challenges: how to make fleet operations more efficient while maintaining performance, safety, and operational flexibility.

By integrating ZF’s cutting-edge AxTrax 2 e-axle into the Range eTrailer System, we are building a solution that delivers measurable improvements in practicality, sustainability, and range extension. AxTrax 2’s compact, fully-integrated design maximizes space for batteries while seamlessly synchronizing with critical vehicle functions such as braking, ADAS, and automated driving systems.

The result: the scalable, high-performance Range eTrailer System designed for real-world trucking operations.

Scaling What’s Possible

This strategic investment represents the next phase of Range and ZF’s partnership: scaling our trailer technology for wider adoption across the commercial trucking industry. The goal is clear: to bring to market solutions that meet fleets where they are today while unlocking the benefits of electrification at scale. By combining Range’s innovation in trailer technology with ZF’s global leadership in mobility systems, we are building the blueprint for the future of freight.

A Proven Solution for Fleets

Early testing and system integration—including rigorous cold weather trials and dynamic stability controls testing—demonstrated the performance and reliability of the Range eTrailer System with AxTrax 2. Results have shown:

• Significant fuel savings, with projected operational savings of over $30,000 per trailer annually.
• Range extension as e-semis scale in the market.‍
• Enhanced stability, even under extreme conditions. Check out our winter testing video to see the results.

For fleets, this translates into more than sustainability—it means bottom-line fuel savings, operational resilience, and a clear path to electrification without sacrificing performance.

Looking Ahead

Electrification of trailers is one of the most practical, impactful steps the industry can take to improve safety and driver experience, reduce costs, and extend range. With ZF’s investment and partnership, Range is well-positioned to deliver on that promise.

Together, we are setting a new standard for commercial trucking. A standard defined by making the North American freight system more cost-effective, smarter, and stronger.