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What I find even more exciting is that they're finally deploying their predictive suspension technology in a production model. What this system does is utilize
by skoocda 9y ago
What I find even more exciting is that they're finally deploying their predictive suspension technology in a production model.
What this system does is utilize the front cameras to scan and map the road surface ahead. It can then apply up to 20 kN of force via electric motors to raise or lower the wheels individually. This mitigates bumps from potholes or uneven roads, which, apart from being more comfortable, will also ensure the suspension lasts longer. This system also decreases body roll during turns, and squat / dive under accel / decel. All of it is powered by the 48V semi-hybrid electric system. Expect this to become much more commonplace with further electrification.
Mercedes has a similar technology called Magic Body Control, but it can only tighten or loosen the dampeners, rather than directly move the wheels. What the Audi system can do, which the Merc cannot, is to raise the side of the car during an impending t-bone collision, which allows the main body structure to take the impact instead of the doors.
- mercer 9y agoThe impeding t-bone collision thing sounds fascinating. Do you by any chance have any links with more details on that?