ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited (CVCS) is strengthening its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) roadmap for commercial vehicles, driven by rising demand from OEMs and evolving safety regulations in India.
The company has secured a key business nomination from a new-age mobility OEM to develop and supply a comprehensive ADAS suite for its upcoming bus platforms, with production targeted for Q1 2027.
At the heart of the solution is ZF’s OnGuardMAX platform, its most advanced driver assistance system for commercial vehicles. The system combines a front camera, mid-range radar and image processing module to enable features such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and Driver Drowsiness Alert Warning (DDAW).
Complementing this is ZF’s latest generation Short-Range Radar (SRR), designed to enhance near-field detection and address blind spots around the vehicle. The system supports key regulatory requirements such as Blind Spot Information System (BSIS) and Moving Off Information System (MOIS), offering improved protection for vulnerable road users—especially in large bus applications.
ZF’s integrated architecture also combines ADAS with Electronic Braking Systems (EBS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), enabling faster braking response, improved vehicle stability and shorter stopping distances. The system has been validated over 4.5 lakh kilometres and is compliant with India’s GSR 184(E) safety regulations.
Mr. Paramjit Singh Chadha, Managing Director, ZF CVCS India, said ADAS remains a strategic priority for the company, with solutions tailored to Indian driving conditions while leveraging global expertise. Akash Passey, Non-Executive Chairman, ZF CVCS India and President – ZF Group India, added that the rapid adoption of ADAS in India reflects the industry’s growing focus on safety and efficiency, particularly in the evolving e-mobility space.
The awarded programme includes system supply, vehicle integration, calibration and validation, with a scalable architecture capable of supporting up to 16 advanced features and future automation levels up to SAE Level 2.
ZF also reaffirmed that its ADAS development for commercial vehicles remains unaffected by any changes in its passenger car division, with dedicated teams continuing to focus on trucks, buses and other heavy-duty applications.