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Re:Mercedes‑Benz starts large‑scale production of electric a... by klaff on Thursday June 11, 2026 @07:31PM (#48497851)
Do they claim enough reliability and peak power capability to delete the mechanical brakes? I know Brembo is working on electric brakes that would eliminate the hydraulic circuits and pistons. I don't know what they plan to do to make sure the electrical side is as robust as the split-diagonal brake system we've been using for 60 years or so.
Re:Mercedes‑Benz starts large‑scale production of electric a... by zardo on Friday June 12, 2026 @05:36PM (#48509706)
Having four wheel motors solves any issues that compromise a single unit, but I don't think they've answered how they would mitigate potential system issues that might bring them all down at once.