![]() The information from the Pedal Travel Sensor is used by the iBooster ECU to drive the electric motor which provides additional force towards the Master Cylinder. The iBooster is able to run in a fail-safe standalone mode with no other connections or communication to additional components needed besides voltage supply and chassis ground as the iBooster has an internal Pedal Travel Sensor that is externally wired to the iBooster ECU. Shanghai-based personal mobility provider, Aiways, has completed a crucial and demanding cycle of product testing for its next model, the U6 SUV-Coupé.The Bosch iBooster is an electromechanical brake booster (rather than vacuum assisted) primarily found on Electric Vehicles such as Tesla, but can also be found on other vehicles including ones with an Internal Combustion Engine. After comprehensive test drives under extreme climate conditions (winter/summer testing), the Aiways U6 SUV-Coupé prototype was put through rigorous endurance and performance tests to fine-tune the dynamics and deliver an exceptional driving experience.Įight vehicles completed 240 days of testing at the Yancheng Zhongqi Research Automobile Proving Ground, which is also used by international OEMs. The cars covered nearly 400,000 kilometers each. Aiways CTO, Jet Zhang, sets the tone, “Our rigorous testing procedures are guiding us to an outstanding product quality for ambitious customers.” Aiways estimates that the total distance covered so far during the R&D process for the U6 SUV-Coupé equates to around 1.2 million kilometers. Testing at the Yancheng proving ground allowed Aiways’ engineers to optimize the durability of the vehicle’s structure, powertrain, and performance. Structural strength, assembly quality and powertrain were also analyzed, alongside reliability, economy, and power, as well as noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). The U6 SUV-Coupé has undergone over 150 test cycles on changing road load conditions and hardness tests in preparation for real-world driving. The working conditions of the Yancheng Proving Ground were an invaluable resource for a range of performance tests that were conducted to complement the durability tests during the development phase.Įngineers even tested the vehicle’s capabilities in misuse conditions, such as poor driving techniques, to ensure that the U6’s performance is always at its best, regardless of external influences. The venue provides access to a straight-line performance road, control road, braking road, comfort road, high-speed circuit, high-speed bowl with parabolic curve, durability circuit and ramp. Each facilitated the dynamic performance tests that covered the vehicle’s braking, ride and handling and stability. The Aiways U6 SUV-Coupé’s performance consistently exceeded the expectations and development targets of Aiways’ engineering team in each of these tests. The Aiways U6 SUV-Coupé effortlessly reached an electronically governed top speed of 160km/h during testing, accelerating from 0-to-100km/h in less than seven seconds. The vehicle is equipped with Bosch’s second-generation brake booster, the iBooster with ESP® hev brake control system, specifically developed for hybrid and electric vehicles. ![]() The vacuum-independent, electromechanical brake iBooster is paired with Bosch’s ESP® hev module to allow faster build-up of pressure and enable shorter stopping distances. ![]() The intelligent system helps the braking unit respond three times faster than conventional brakes and ensures maximum energy recuperation. According to the feedback from Aiways engineers, the actual measured braking distance of the Aiways U6 SUV-Coupé from 100km/h is 34.4m, which can further improve the safety of users during high-speed driving.
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