· Global technology strategic goal - to achieve full line control of intelligent chassis products by 2035
· In the next ten years, the three core pillars will be brake-by-wire, suspension by wire, system and architecture
· EMB has been tested in the cold regions of China, the United States and Europe for two consecutive years, and the development of A prototypes will be completed this year, and the first mass production in China will be carried out in 2026
· EMB has won the strategic cooperation of Kaiyi Automobile and Youpao Technology
· It is estimated that the market penetration rate of EMB will be 20% in 2035, and the market size will be tens of billions of yuan, with Jingxiwang occupying a larger share
On July 10, BWI Group announced its "2035 All-by-Wire" global technology strategy, which aims to provide more intelligent mobility solutions to customers around the world with brake-by-wire, brake-by-wire, and intelligent systems and architectures over the next decade. It is expected that by 2035, 95% of BWI's chassis products will be fully controlled-by-wire products. As one of the latest developments in the implementation of this strategy, the electromechanical braking system (EMB) has been strategically partnered by Kaiyi Automotive and Youpao Technology, and will be mass-produced by customers in 2026.
On July 10, 2024, JWI Group CEO Jieliang Zheng announced its global technology strategy
The global technology strategy announced by Jingxi Group CEO Zheng Jieliang has set out the strategic goal for the next ten years to achieve full wire control of intelligent chassis products by 2035. The strategy is based on the three core pillars of brake-by-wire, brake-by-wire suspension, systems and architecture, and is based on world-class product quality and 100 years of innovation DNA.
In the next decade, the core needs of vehicle electrification and intelligent networking development are high-level autonomous driving and intelligent cockpits. BWI's "2035 Drive-by-Wire" global technology strategy will guide BRAKE-by-wire products to support advanced autonomous driving technology and provide solid safety redundancy. Facing the needs of intelligent cockpits, wire-controlled suspension products will significantly improve the comfort of passengers, empower car companies to create multi-functional, multi-scene, and high-comfort intelligent cockpits, and realize immersive entertainment spaces. At the same time, the automotive system and architecture, as the third core pillar of the strategy, meets the needs of the intelligent mobility era by creating a combination of hardware and software systems and a centralized electronic and electrical architecture.
An overview of BWI's "2035 Full-Line Control" global technology strategy
To ensure long-term growth, BWI's "2035 Full-Line Control" global technology strategy will guide the next 10 years based on the two cornerstones of first-class quality and innovative development. As a global company, BWI Group is committed to delivering best-in-class products and services around the world with consistent global standards for total lean manufacturing. As a company with more than 100 years of innovation, BWI Group is born with an innate DNA of innovation, which is reflected not only in new materials, new technologies, new equipment and new processes, efficient management and operation models, but also in an inclusive and open mindset.
Jieliang Zheng, Global CEO of BWI Group, said, "BWI Group is committed to continuously investing in the two core areas of advanced autonomous driving and high-comfort intelligent cockpits, not only in China, but also globally, to promote the electrification and intelligent connectivity of the automotive industry. ”
BWI Group has been in the field of wire control technology for many years, especially in the field of brake-by-wire, EMB is not only a key innovation in the full brake-by-wire system, but also one of the key products of BWI Group to promote the "2035 Full-Line Control" strategy. BWI Group will complete the development of a prototype of EMB products in 2024 and a fully automated production line in 2025, and then achieve mass production for customers in 2026.
In the course of continuous upgrading of online brake technology, BWI Group's ultimate BBW EMB technology has been accumulated for more than 20 years. Thanks to the electronic caliper concept that was validated as early as 2000 by its predecessor, it is now in its third generation. In order to meet the needs of the market, BWI Group and thyssenkrupp have turned to in-depth cooperation and strong alliances, leveraging their respective advantages to accelerate the development and production of EMB.
On July 10, 2024, Jiang Yongwei, President of BWI China, talked about the research and development of EMB in China
Yongwei Jiang, President of BWI China, said, "BWI EMB is led by the China team and will be the first to be launched in China. The R&D team is taking EMB's performance and durability to a whole new level. This winter, the next generation of EMBs will be a breakthrough in both hardware and software. ”
BWI Group is working with its Shanghai Software Center to drive R&D centers in China, Italy, Poland, and the United States to collaborate globally to advance EMB R&D and testing. In 2023 and the beginning of this year, BWI Group has conducted consecutive EMB tests in China, Europe, and North America. Over the past two years, major automakers in Asia, Europe, and North America have witnessed the winter testing and have recognized BWI's EMB's cutting-edge technology and reliability.
In March 2024, BWI's third-generation EMB was tested in the cold winter region of Arjeplug, Sweden
BWI Group will continue to conduct comprehensive performance tests such as EMB durability testing, adaptability testing under various adhesion conditions, and stability testing under diverse environmental conditions to ensure excellent performance in various use scenarios. BWI Group also conducts Design Verification (DV) and Production Verification (PV) to ensure that EMB meets the highest quality standards at every step of the way, from concept to final production.
Doug Carson, CTO of BWI Group, said, "Significant R&D, testing, and manufacturing investments have been made to better enable BWI EMB products to be more environmentally friendly, with zero lag, and full redundancy. Our EMB dual-motor solution was the first to be developed in-house, and one of its outstanding advantages is the significant improvement of braking response. ”
On July 10, 2024, Doug Carson, CTO of BWI Group, talks about the advantages of EMB
BWI's EMB not only features smart design, responsiveness, hardware redundancy, and scalability, but also a four-wheel, all-dry EMB with fully redundant hardware solutions will soon support L4 and above.
Powerful, safe and stable – BWI's EMB system integrates ABS, ESC, TCS, ACC and other functions, as well as built-in advanced diagnostic functions to ensure safety and reliability. The self-developed dual-motor EMB system significantly improves the response time and the wheel locking time is as short as 75 milliseconds. The four wheels are independently controlled to maximize braking stability.
True in-line control, simple architecture – BWI's EMB system features a minimalist architecture that eliminates the need for servos or ESC modules. The system completely gets rid of the brake oil pipe, and the left and right rudder structures are unified, which reduces the space requirement and improves the possibility of lightweight and compactness.
Plug-and-play, cost-optimized – BWI's EMB system uses a plug-in electronic interface that eliminates the need to fill or drain brake fluids, and the assembly process is simple, reducing assembly time, and providing a more cost-effective solution for L3 to L5 autonomous vehicles with fewer parts.
Environmentally friendly – BWI's EMB system releases calipers instantaneously after braking, achieving a true sense of zero lag, effectively reducing energy consumption, carbon dioxide and particulate emissions. Electrical signal transmission replaces brake fluids, further reducing the potential impact on the environment.
BWI Group EMB prototype of electromechanical braking system
The market outlook is promising
Doug Carlson, CTO of BWI Group, said, "BWI's EMB technology solution features a unique dual-motor and non-linear disc design with integrated parking brake, wear clearance adjustment, and more. BWI Group's scalable EMB family product line provides our customers with a very robust and complete solution. ”
Fast-growing Chinese automakers have embraced the world's leading EMB technology. Kaiyi Auto and BWI Group officially announced the establishment of a strategic partnership on the 10th to jointly develop EMB products and technology applications. BWI Group will leverage the features of its EMB system to provide a complete solution that is close to the needs of the company, and to facilitate the rapid development of the vehicle platform. In the future, the cooperation between the two parties will be expanded to intelligent chassis and other fields to promote the overall progress of both parties' business.
BWI's robust and comprehensive solutions bring endless possibilities to the production of automobiles. On the same day, the new smart electric vehicle company Youpao Technology and Jingxi Group also officially announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement. The super chassis products will be integrated with the BWI EMB system to expand the technical scope and meet the needs of a wider range of vehicle applications. The two parties will also work together to deepen the technical development of the application layer of the EMB control software, and further develop and research cutting-edge technologies to jointly promote and promote a new leap forward in intelligent drive-by-wire chassis.
The next five years will be a key growth period for EMB technology, and Xiong Shusheng, a professor at the Vehicle Research Institute of Zhejiang University and a visiting professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, predicts that the market penetration rate is expected to reach 5%; It will usher in explosive growth in the next ten years, and will contribute 20% of the global brake market share of 100 billion yuan, reaching tens of billions of yuan. He pointed out that BWI Group's all-dry EMB has taken the lead in the field of technology, and has both the technical advantages of joint pre-research in Europe and the United States and the cost advantage of domestic production, and will occupy a larger share of the EMB market in the future.
In the face of broad market prospects, BWI Group is full of confidence and expectation for the future development of EMB. BWI Group actively advocates for domestic suppliers to work together to promote the development and innovation of EMB technology in China, create an open and prosperous EMB technology ecosystem, and bring continuous growth momentum and value creation to the entire industry. BWI Group looks forward to working with all parties to expand and strengthen the EMB market in China and embrace the bright future of EMB together.