The automotive braking segment is experiencing rapid change, and the accelerating EV transition
and innovation in L3 autonomous vehicles is the biggest driver for change. This advancement in electrification and autonomy is creating new challenges for the brake industry to ensure safety,functionality, and provide optimal levels of performance, while developments in the Euro 7 regulation are impacting the immediate priorities of brake developers to reduce non-particle emissions.
With continued investment and innovation, brake-by-wire is a hotter topic than ever before, and OEMs & suppliers are continuing to discuss the challenges of evolving vehicle architecture, ensuring high levels of redundancy, and developments in electromechanical brake technology. This is just the tip of the ‘challenges iceberg’ for the automotive braking segment, with integration of regenerative braking systems for electric vehicles raising additional questions of efficiency, performance & functionality.