**Abstract**

The goal of this research is to apply direct-driven hydraulics (DDH) to the concept of zo‐ nal (i.e., locally and operation-focused) hydraulics, which is an essential step in the hy‐ bridization and automation of machines. DDH itself aims to combine the best properties of electric and hydraulic technologies and will lead to increased productivity, minimized energy consumption and higher robust performance in both stationary and mobile ma‐ chines operating in various environments. In the proposed setup, the speed and position control of a double-acting cylinder is implemented directly with an electric motor drive in a closed-loop system without conventional control valves and an oil tank. The selection of the location of the hydraulic accumulator and connection of the external leakage lines will also be part of this study. Simulations and experimental research to study the details of the hydromechanical and electrical realization of the DDH are performed.

**Keywords:** direct driven hydraulics, non-road mobile machinery, energy efficiency, elec‐ tric drive, hybrid topology, energy regeneration
