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ZF says it's about a dozen pounds lighter than a traditional system, yet it allows for greater brake regeneration, which will come in handy as hybridization and electrification continue to expand across the industry.

WardsAuto reports that its sources say this system will find its first home in GM pickups and SUVs before the end of the decade, with additional automakers to follow suit later on. General Motors did not immediately reply to a request for comment. (It's rare for automakers to comment on future products.) ZF says that an automaker will be using its system in 2018, but it did not specify which one.

Of course, a brand-new system isn't often the cheapest solution, and WardsAuto points out that ZF TRW's IBC costs roughly twice as much as a conventional setup, which is perhaps why it will head to some of the most expensive mass-market products -- full-size trucks and SUVs.