Chery Automobile’s Executive Vice President, Li Xueyong, announced today the world’s first mass production application of pure electronic mechanical braking (EMB) technology in a car. The EMB technology is set to debut in the Exeed EX7, scheduled for launch in the first quarter of this year.
Li Xueyong highlighted the rigorous three-year development process, during which Chery’s team successfully tackled engineering challenges related to millisecond response times, precise control, and extreme reliability. This EMB system fundamentally redefines braking by eliminating traditional hydraulic pipelines, instead utilising electrical signals for direct brake actuation. This innovation is expected to shorten stopping distances, enhancing instantaneous safety for drivers.
When integrated with Chery’s upgraded “Flying Fish Chassis 3.0,” the EMB system imbues the Exeed EX7 with “intelligent nerves,” promising a higher dimension of stability and safety across all driving conditions.
The Exeed EX7, previously known as the Exeed Exlantix ET7, underwent a name change in January, alongside the Exlantix ET6, which was renamed EX6.
The Exeed EX7 was revealed in MIIT filings last November. The range-extended version of the Exlantix EX7 will feature battery capacities of 39.816 kWh and 39.9168 kWh, offering pure electric driving ranges of 182 km and 203 km, respectively. The pure electric model will be equipped with a substantial 97.682 kWh battery, providing impressive ranges of 682 km and 726 km.
Electronic Mechanical Braking of brake-by-wire is an advanced automotive braking technology that completely eliminates traditional hydraulic or pneumatic components. Instead, it transmits braking commands via electrical signals to achieve braking functionality. EMB systems represent a significant trend in the evolution of automotive braking towards electrification and intelligence, and are regarded as one of the “ultimate solutions” for automotive braking.
Editor’s comment
It’s worth noting that Li Auto’s upcoming L9 Livis will also feature a pure EMB system, which Li Auto claims to be the world’s first. This likely explains why Chery executives today announced their model as the first mass-produced vehicle equipped with EMB. After all, the Li Auto L9 Livis only appeared in the MIIT’s declaration catalogue this month, while the Exeed EX7 was listed three months prior.
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