HELLA mass-produces pure electric brake-by-wire pedals for the first time in the world

Gasgoo News, July 11, HELLA, a subsidiary of automotive parts supplier FORVIA, announced today that it has been commissioned to carry out the large-scale development and production of pure electric brake pedal sensors.Unlike conventional braking systems, brake-by-wire technology transmits braking commands only electrically.HELLA will develop the electric brake pedal sensor at its headquarters in Lippstadt, Germany, and is expected to start mass production in Europe in 2025, with the first supply to a German carmaker.

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Björn Twiehaus, Member of the HELLA Board of Management and Head of Global Electronics Business, said: "HELLA has been one of the world's leading suppliers of pedal sensors for more than two decades. On this basis, with this brake-by-wire solution, we Sets another technological milestone and establishes a standard for all vehicles."

The pedal in a conventional braking system is mechanically connected to the braking system via a lever, while the brake-by-wire pedal simulates the feel and behavior of a conventional braking system.Since the brake command control in the HELLA drive-by-wire solution is completely electric, it also supports the automatic driving function.In addition, the braking function can also be customized, meaning that the braking force can be specifically adjusted to suit various driving situations.

In addition, because pure electric brake-by-wire pedals use only lightweight plastics, component weight can be reduced by up to 20 percent, helping to increaseelectric vehiclerange and reduce CO2 emissions from internal combustion engines or hybrid vehicles, while maintaining high performance and Functional safety.Not only that, but also reduces installation costs and associated variables.

With this new brake-by-wire technology, HELLA will advance the development of the "cockpit of the future".Björn Twiehaus, General Manager of the Electronics Division, said: “Through our drive-by-wire technology, many bulky hardware components can be outlawed. For example, brake levers have always been a pain point in vehicle design, and our drive-by-wire pedals solve this problem, And design the cabin in a highly flexible way. By combining Faurecia’s display and interior solutions with our lighting and electronics expertise, we will strengthen our position as a system supplier in the cabin space.”