Multi-Group Distributed Drive Vehicle Truck Braking System

An electric tractor adapted to control a plurality of braking modes is provided. In one embodiment, a controller of the tractor is configured to control a braking system via a first mode, a second mode and a third mode, the first mode comprising providing at least one first mode output signal configured to control at least one electric brake of the electric trailer to provide feedback torque, the second mode comprising providing at least one second mode output signal configured to control at least one electric brake of the electric tractor and the at least one brake of the electric trailer to provide feedback torque, and the third mode comprising providing at least one third mode control signal configured to control at least one driving motor of the electric tractor and at least one driving motor of the electric trailer to provide feedback torque and to control an air brake of the electric tractor to engage.