Electronic Braking System EBS - Status and Advanced Functions

Abstract

<div class="htmlview paragraph">Since 1996 a 2<sup>nd</sup> Generation EBS has been available in Europe as an advanced brake system offering a variety of advantages to the OEM as well as to the truck and fleet owner.</div> <div class="htmlview paragraph">EBS enhances vehicle safety and improves the braking performance to a “passenger car like” braking feel, allowing less experienced drivers better vehicle handling. The brake lining wear control and retarder integration allow the reduction of operational costs.</div> <div class="htmlview paragraph">The safety enhancements achieved by EBS in conjunction with disc brakes, are rewarded by European truck insurance companies by lower insurance fees.</div> <div class="htmlview paragraph">The importance of EBS will still gain significantly through the developments in process.</div> <div class="htmlview paragraph">EBS is the platform for ESP and ACC, which will be a major contributer to better integration of trucks in dense traffic flow.</div>