Bosch is making lots of headlines lately. After introducing a wireless charging system for electric cars, and then a plug-in hybrid technology for the Aston Martin DB9, the company is now launching an all-new braking system known as iBooster.
Designed for hybrids and all-electric cars, this system shortens braking distances and increases range by sending back more energy to the battery when the driver hits the brake pedal.
The electromechanical iBooster can build up full braking pressure autonomously in a mere 120 milliseconds or so – three times faster than previous systems. In emergency situations, it can therefore brake the vehicle faster than a driver using a conventional braking system.
Bosch will start production of the iBooster later in 2013 for three TBD series-produced models.
Designed for hybrids and all-electric cars, this system shortens braking distances and increases range by sending back more energy to the battery when the driver hits the brake pedal.
The electromechanical iBooster can build up full braking pressure autonomously in a mere 120 milliseconds or so – three times faster than previous systems. In emergency situations, it can therefore brake the vehicle faster than a driver using a conventional braking system.
Bosch will start production of the iBooster later in 2013 for three TBD series-produced models.
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