Chassis Systems - Steering Systems, Braking Systems, Suspension Systems, Tire/Wheel Tech, Vehicle Motion Control, X-by-Wire
Complexity, integration and electrification are the main drivers of modern chassis systems development. Gain insight into recent technology developments in steering and braking systems, suspension, tires and vehicle dynamics control. As these systems continue to integrate more electronic components, manufacturers are adopting processes to meet safety regulations such as the ISO 26262.
Reducing Weight of Suspension Systems with Lightweight Materials
May 06 by Colin PawseyNew advances in materials could bring benefits to automotive suspension design and engineering by cutting weight and increasing simplicity. Here we analyse the major new trends in CFRP suspension from...
Q&A: Dr Thomas Maier-Komor, Head of Functional Safety Processes for Motorcycles at BMW AG
April 03 by Thomas Maier-KomorAs part of Automotive IQ’s Safety and Security Series, the ISO 26262 Improving Safety of Advanced Mobility conference was held in December 2018 in Germany. One of the conference's guest speakers was D...
Industry Report: Chassis in the Age of Autonomous
March 19 by Anna AmarottiAutomotive IQ’s exclusive industry report looks at chassis design and engineering, and how it is being revolutionized to suit the new era of electrification and autonomous drive.
Q&A: Erhan Eyol, Functional Manager for Chassis Engineering at Ford Otosan
March 05 by Ismail Erhan EyolDevelopment of advanced suspension systems continues to evolve at a rapid pace. As functional manager for chassis engineering at Ford Otosan in Turkey, Erhan Eyol is perfectly placed to give his thoug...
Taking faster corners: high-tech steering comes of age
February 20 by Al TuttleSteer-by-wire technology is already here. But giving such systems a real-world feel that makes drivers comfortable in their vehicle has been the missing piece of the puzzle. Until now.
[SURVEY] Chassis in the Age of Autonomous
January 22 by Automotive IQChassis systems have seen huge transformation caused by automated drive, complexity and integration, as well as electrification. Engineers worldwide are working on adapting to the new technological a...
Pressure is on tire makers for safety, accuracy in reporting
December 19 by Al TuttleThe new active-response tire is part of a complex system that includes the axle, wheel, brake and bearing, and a set of sensors that rival those in other automotive systems like the engine and battery...
Innovative Strategies for Blending in EVs Regenerative Braking Systems
December 10 by Colin PawseyElectrification and emission strategies are driving technological innovation in the braking sector and regenerative brakes are seen as an integral part of the future as we move towards autonomous vehi...
Intelligent tire traceability is just over the horizon
November 27 by Al TuttleWe recently viewed a video giving a brief description of the “Internet of Tires.” (1) When you looked for the standard rubber-based (or synthetic) belted tire to put on your vehicle a few years ago, t...
Braking system architectures enabling autonomous driving
October 15 by Tom VoegeAn Automotive IQ exclusive interview with Dr. Tom Vöge, Policy Analyst at OECD, senior international affairs professional and internationally recognised expert in transport policy andrelated public an...
Intelligent Truck Tire Digital Tire Monitoring. Anytime. Anywhere.
September 03 by Christian LernerDr.-Ing. Christian Lerner, Vice President Commercial Tire Technology at Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH, will talk about intelligent truck tires, tire pressure monitoring and its future and how ca...
Automotive Human Machine Interface - an Automotive IQ eBook
August 14 by Automotive IQAs we move towards fully autonomous driving, considerations of the interface between the human and the machine becomes increasingly important, as millions of lines of software determines the controlli...