Volvo Banks On EBS For Increased Braking Functions

If a customer selects a truck with EBS in base form, increased braking functions are included without extra cost. Additional functions include the Hill Start Aid, which prevents the truck from rolling backward when starting on an uphill gradient. Lars-Göran Löwenadler, safety director at Volvo Trucks said, "We are now providing our customers with an extremely high safety level as standard, no matter the type of truck they order. This is entirely in line with our constant determination to increase safety for drivers and other road-users alike."Another valuable function is the Wheel Brake Monitoring, which alerts the driver if the brake force on any wheel unexpectedly falls.The EBS+ system includes the Hill Hold additional safety function. It prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an incline. This is done by holding the vehicle on the service brakes until enough torque is distributed.EBS adjusts with the driving situation. It is equipped with a number of valves and sensors to regulate and monitor the braking system. The base range additional functions include the Hill Start Aid, Panic Brake Assistance, Wheel Brake Monitoring, Lining Wear Analysis, Drag Torque Control, and Differential Lock Control. The system includes traction control, incessant monitoring of brake pad conditions and temperature.