Most advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) are designed to avoid or prevent accidents. But in some cases, a crash is unavoidable. For those situations, many automakers offer post-collision ...

Electric cars are known for regenerative braking, so it is easy to assume the friction brakes enjoy a quiet life. The real picture is more complicated. Many EVs place sudden, heavy loads on their pads ...

Think you're such a great driver that you don't need active-safety features to keep you safe? Think again: A new analysis by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that automatic ...

This summary presents a comprehensive examination of train dynamics and braking systems—a field critical to ensuring the safety, efficiency and reliability of modern rail transport. Central to this ...

German carmaker Mercedes Benz has proposed a more efficient braking system for electric vehicles (EVs). The concept, called ‘In-Drive Brakes’, relocates the braking system from the wheels to the ...

Electronic braking systems are rapidly gaining share in the automotive industry as automakers look to benefits of improved performance at low cost. Matthew Beecham talks with engineers at Bosch, TRW ...

An introduction to the core principles of braking systems in mechanical design. A high-level introduction to the application of braking systems in machinery and equipment, as well as their relevance ...

A Bombardier testbed aircraft equipped entirely with an all-electric braking system has executed its first flight, in an event being heralded as a civil aviation first by the Canadian airframer.

The braking system is the most important safety feature in any car. Although problems with comfort systems like air conditioning, infotainment systems, and power windows may be annoying, a small ...

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