Group 1 - Zhongtong Bus Holdings Co., Ltd. has applied for a patent titled "Automatic Emergency Braking Control Method and System Based on Reverse Braking Compensation Model," with publication number CN121515978A and application date of December 2025. This invention relates to road traffic safety technology [1] - The patent describes a method that calculates the collision time between the vehicle and a target object. If the collision time is less than a preset trigger threshold, it activates the automatic emergency braking (AEB) function and determines the theoretical braking deceleration [1] - The method utilizes a reverse braking compensation model to create a simulated driving environment based on the current vehicle state, target object information, and theoretical braking deceleration, optimizing the braking coefficient until the simulated driving distance is less than or equal to the theoretical stopping distance, thus achieving corrected deceleration [1] Group 2 - Zhongtong Bus Holdings Co., Ltd. was established in 1994 and is located in Liaocheng, primarily engaged in the automotive manufacturing industry. The company has a registered capital of 5,929.03936 million RMB [2] - The company has invested in 19 enterprises and participated in 2,739 bidding projects. It holds 133 trademark information entries and 1,053 patent information entries, along with 142 administrative licenses [2]

Core Viewpoint - The company has successfully launched the world's first infrared Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system, currently installed in the Zeekr 9X model, and is actively promoting this technology to other car manufacturers and models [2] Group 1 - The infrared AEB system is currently featured in the Zeekr 9X, marking a significant milestone in the company's product offerings [2] - The company is focused on expanding the market presence of its infrared products beyond the Zeekr 9X to other vehicle manufacturers and models [2]

Core Viewpoint - The automotive industry is currently engaged in a competitive marketing battle over Advanced Emergency Steering (AES) technology, reminiscent of the previous Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) marketing wars, with companies emphasizing their unique capabilities and features to attract consumer attention [1][5][20]. Group 1: Marketing Competition - Companies are increasingly comparing their AES features, with claims of enhanced performance such as higher speed effectiveness and more complex operational environments [5][12]. - The marketing strategies have evolved to showcase AES capabilities in dramatic scenarios, such as performing evasive maneuvers or continuous obstacle avoidance, which may mislead consumers about the technology's reliability [18][20]. Group 2: Technology Evolution - AES, which stands for Automatic Emergency Steering, is an evolution from earlier Evasive Steering Support (ESS) systems that provided driver assistance rather than full automation [9][11]. - The transition to fully automated AES began in July 2024, with major brands like Li Auto and NIO introducing their versions of the technology, leading to a proliferation of marketing claims [12][20]. Group 3: Safety Concerns - The complexity of traffic scenarios makes the effectiveness of AES difficult to quantify, raising concerns about the potential for over-reliance on the technology during critical driving situations [17][20]. - The emphasis on continuous maneuvering capabilities in marketing may inadvertently promote risky driving behaviors, as the technology's limitations and the importance of driver awareness are often downplayed [18][22]. Group 4: Historical Context - The current AES marketing strategies echo the earlier AEB discussions, where the focus shifted from safety and reliability to eye-catching promotional tactics [20][22]. - Historical systems like ESS were designed with a focus on driver control and safety, contrasting with the current trend of promoting automated features without adequate consideration of their implications [22].