Mercedes-Benz is working on a braking system with no discs and calipers at the 4 wheels, with brakes instead taking up residence in an EV’s electric motor.
The automotive industry is evolving at a breathtaking pace, and new technologies are multiplying all the time. With electric vehicles come a host of possibilities for engineers. Recently, Mercedes-Benz engineers shared their latest innovation Motor Authority something the company touts as the “brakes of the future”.The new In-Drive Brake system, fig. 2 | Photo: Mercedes-Benz In-Drive
Rest assured - the In-Drive braking system is still based on a friction system, with metal pads and discs that slow the vehicle using pressure. The difference is that the entire system is placed inside the vehicle's drive unit housing. And what about wear and tear and replacement costs? These are legitimate questions that remain unanswered. Mercedes-Benz points out that with current EVs, only 2 percent of braking situations require mechanical intervention, with the remaining 98 percent is handled by regeneration systems.
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