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Nexteer Automotive has introduced its Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) system, a cutting-edge Brake-by-Wire (BbW) solution that advances vehicle safety, efficiency, and chassis control. By leveraging its expertise in Steer-by-Wire and software integration, Nexteer has developed a modular, high-precision braking system that supports software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and paves the way for integrated Motion-by-Wire chassis systems. This launch marks a significant step in Nexteer’s strategy to enhance mobility through innovative technology.
Key Highlights
- Electro-Mechanical Brake System: Replaces hydraulic components with electronic control for precise braking.
- Motion-by-Wire Integration: Builds on Nexteer’s Steer-by-Wire expertise for cohesive chassis control.
- Enhanced Safety and Comfort: Offers faster response times and customizable brake pedal feel.
- Energy Efficiency: Eliminates hydraulic fluids, reducing weight and improving EV range.
- Future-Proof Design: Supports SDVs, ADAS, and automated driving features.
- Environmental Benefits: Reduces brake dust, CO2 emissions, and maintenance needs.
Innovative Technology and Design
Nexteer’s EMB system eliminates traditional hydraulic fluid and mechanical linkages, using actuators at each wheel for digital, high-precision braking. Unlike Electro-Hydraulic Braking systems that still rely on fluid, EMB delivers a fully electronic solution. This design enhances vehicle stability, reduces response times, and improves noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), which is critical for quiet electric vehicles (EVs). The system also allows manufacturers to tailor brake pedal feel through software, enhancing driver comfort.
The EMB system is part of Nexteer’s broader Motion-by-Wire strategy, which integrates braking and steering for cohesive chassis control. By sharing technology components, such as motors and software, between its steering and braking systems, Nexteer offers a cost-effective and scalable solution. This approach supports EV and ADAS requirements, ensuring compatibility with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and Level 3+ automation.
Benefits for Efficiency and Sustainability
By removing hydraulic components, EMB contributes to vehicle lightweighting, improving fuel efficiency and extending EV range. The absence of brake fluid reduces maintenance costs and eliminates environmental concerns related to fluid disposal. Additionally, EMB minimizes brake dust and CO2 emissions, aligning with sustainability goals.
Global Reach and Future Outlook
Nexteer’s global manufacturing footprint and flexible value chain enable it to deliver EMB solutions tailored to customer needs. The company’s focus on safety-critical manufacturing and cybersecurity compliance ensures reliability. Nexteer will showcase its EMB system at Auto Shanghai 2025 (April 23 – May 2), highlighting its role in shaping safer, greener, and more exciting mobility.
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