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Safer and Leaner Systems Force OEMs toward Smarter Alternatives
07-Apr-2015
North America
Market Research
M98A-01-00-00-00
AU01107-NA-MR_17269
OEMs are looking for various means to reduce the CO2 emissions required by 2020 standards. Since braking systems have had no drastic concept or design changes in over a decade, OEMs are now reconsidering the whole brake architecture to reduce CO2 emissions. Functions currently under development, such as brake-by-wire and vacuum-less boosters, offer OEMs the opportunity to do away with the bulky hydraulic systems. Simultaneously, technologies such as low brake drag and low mass brake parts further allow OEMs to reduce emissions. This study investigates current and future technologies for the brake system domain in the passenger vehicle market including adoption challenges. The study period is 2014 to 2021.
Key Findings
Key Findings and Future Outlook
Executive Summary—Associated Multimedia
Research Scope
Research Aims and Objectives
Key Questions this Study will Answer
Research Background
Research Methodology
Key OEM Groups and Suppliers Compared in this Study
Brake System—Technology/System Overview
Brake System—Technology/System Scope and Definition
Brake System—Technology/System Scope and Definition (continued)
Low Mass Brake Parts—Summary
Solutions for Achieving Low Mass Brake Parts
Use of NAO Brake Parts to Achieve Mass Reduction
Design Optimization to Achieve Mass Reduction
Architectural Changes to Achieve Mass Reduction
Low Drag Brake Technology—Summary
Key Performance Goals for Low Drag Brake Technology
Means to Achieve Low Drag Brake Technology
Passive Retractor Mechanism to Achieve Low Brake Drag
Active Retractor Mechanism to Achieve Low Brake Drag
Vacuum-less Braking Technology—Summary
Key Performance Goals for Vacuum-less Brakes for non-EV & HEV
Advantages of Removing Vacuum from Brake Architecture
Best Practice Case Study: Bosch iBooster Brake Booster Overview
Best Practice Case Study: Bosch iBooster Brake Booster
Brake-by-Wire—Summary
Key Adoption Drivers for BbW Technology
Comparison of BbW with Conventional Brake System
Comparative Analysis of BbW with Conventional Brakes
Best Practice Case Study: Vienna Engineering EMB Overview
Best Practice Case Study: Vienna Engineering EMB
Comparative Analysis of Different Technologies for CO2 Reduction
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Abbreviations and Acronyms Used
Abbreviations and Acronyms Used (continued)
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| Author | Manish Menon |
| Industries | Automotive |
| WIP Number | M98A-01-00-00-00 |
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