From fragmented data to seamless braking performance
In modern electric and hybrid vehicles, braking is a sophisticated dance between the electric motor's regenerative capabilities and traditional mechanical brakes. The critical engineering challenge lies in seamlessly blending these two systems. Achieving a smooth, efficient, and safe transition from regenerative to mechanical braking requires precise measurement, calibration, and validation of the complex interplay between the vehicle control unit (VCU) and various electronic control units (ECUs).
Key challenges
Engineers are tasked with perfecting this "brake blending" logic, but often face significant hurdles:
Fragmented data
Key braking signals are scattered across multiple ECUs and the VCU, making it difficult to get a synchronized, holistic view of system behavior.
Inefficient tuning
Fine-tuning the complex logic for thresholds, torque limits, and blending curves without a centralized tool is a time-consuming process of trial and error.
Complex validation
Validating that the combined braking performance is smooth and safe under all conditions requires extensive data analysis from multiple sources.
Balancing competing goals
Optimizing for multiple, often conflicting, objectives—such as energy efficiency, driver comfort, and component longevity is a major calibration challenge.
Your benefits
Unified data control
Access all time-synchronized braking signals from every relevant ECU and VCU in a single, high-resolution environment.
Accelerated calibration cycles
Efficiently measure and calibrate the entire braking system, from initial parameter-tuning to final validation.
Optimized vehicle performance
Systematically improve vehicle behavior to enhance energy efficiency and driver comfort.
Enhanced end-user value
Deliver tangible improvements for the end-user, including better energy efficiency, longer vehicle range, increased brake pad lifetime, and reduced battery stress contributing to improved state of health (SoH).
Knowledge base
Our Knowledge Base is your central hub for practical guidance and expertise. It provides in-depth insights into automotive software and engineering, equipping you with the practical information you need to succeed.
From challenge to launch: How our customer mastered EV calibration with ETAS INCA
The customer, a renowned sports car manufacturer faced a strategic challenge: developing their first series production electric vehicle while maintaining legendary performance standards. As the industry shifted toward electrification, they needed to master electric drivetrain calibration and energy management while establishing scalable processes for future Electric Vehicles (EV). ETAS's INCA platform and ETK solutions enabled them to successfully navigate EV calibration complexities and bring their electric vehicle program from concept to production readiness.
