Never heard of the EWB or electronic wedge brake? Don’t worry. Chances are you’ll be hearing a lot about it in coming years. That’s the opinion of German electronics specialist Siemens, which claims ...

The first full electromechanical brake-by-wire system could be on the road in five years. German supplier Siemens VDO Automotive has a contract to supply its Electronic Wedge Brake system to an ...

September 14, 2005 At the 61st IAA Motor Show in Frankfurt Siemens VDO Automotive is exhibiting future braking technology with the electronic wedge brake, which will enable brake-by-wire production ...

The electronic wedge brake developed by Siemens VDO is already in use in several prototype vehicles. The electronic wedge brake (EWB) developed by Siemens VDO is already in use in several prototype ...

James Martinez November 9, 2006 Comment Now! German electronics specialist Siemens has developed new braking technology in the form of the electronic wedge brake, which the company claims can ...

The Siemens VDO electronic wedge brake is a brake-by-wire unit that does not need a 42-volt car electrical system. Conventional electromechanical brake calipers need to develop a clamping force of six ...

MUNICH, Germany — Siemens VDO has successfully concluded road tests of cars equipped with its electronic wedge brake (EWB). The system is a significant building block of the drive-by-wire concept. The ...

Siddarth Raja February 19, 2008 Comment Now! Electronic braking systems have been a major source of interest in the motor industry for years now but the idea of replacing slow and outdated hydraulic ...