Abstract
Electronic braking systems are rapidly gaining share in the automotive
industry as vehiclemakers look to benefits of improved performance at low
cost. just-auto believes that the growth in electronic braking is being driven
by the trickle-down of ABS (anti-lock braking system) and ESP (electronic
stability system) from luxury to mass-market segments across the world. While
ABS prevents vehicle wheels from locking during braking, and traction control
stops the wheels from spinning on acceleration, ESP reduces the risk of
skidding in all traffic situations. Although ESP is already standard equipment
on many luxury cars, an increasing number of mid-range and small-cars are
being fitted with the unit as optional fitment.
In this, the fifth edition of this report, just-auto reviews the key market
drivers for electronic braking systems, and updates its continuing market
analysis.
The Preface and Chapter 1 provide a brief introduction to our analysis of the
sector in this report.
Chapter 2 The market
This chapter begins with brief profiles of the key suppliers in the sector.
Included are lengthy interviews conducted by the author with some of the
leading players. First off is a five-page interview with Continental' s Chassis
& Safety division, followed by another five-page Q&A with Vince Austin,
director, Product Planning for Global Braking Systems, TRW.
The chapter provides 2008 market shares for OE electronic braking systems by
region.
Finally in this chapter, just-auto' s forecasts predict the market for ABS, ESP
and electric parking brake (fitment percentage rates and volume) fitted to
passenger cars assembled in North America, Western Europe and Japan from 2005
through 2016.
Given the current state of the industry, just-auto has completely revised its
volume and value data. This latest edition therefore sets out our revised
forecasts for electronic braking systems (separate data tables by system type,
ie ABS, EPS, electric parking brake) fitted to passenger car vehicles in North
America, Western Europe and Japan from 2005 through to 2016. In addition, and
given the sheer volatility of the global economy at present, we have set out
an ' expected' , ' best case' and ' worst case' scenario applied to electronic
braking systems. On balance, we believe this will provide a more realistic
framework for our component forecasts.
Chapter 3 Technical review
This chapter sets out a review of recent innovations in this arena and looks
at the latest legislation that will affect developments. The chapter includes
an interview with Alan Botham, product development engineer, Dura Automotive
regarding Dura' s brake-by-wire (BBW) technologies.
Chapter 4 Manufacturers
Chapter 4 provides profiles of the major manufacturers, namely Advics, Bosch,
Continental, Delphi and TRW.
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