This report examines existing and emerging vehicle dynamics technology and the market and legislative influences that are driving developments in the sector.
Advanced vehicle dynamics systems are currently in a strong growth phase backed by impetus from recent and forthcoming legislative requirements and increasing consumer demand. This report examines existing and emerging vehicle dynamics technology and the market and legislative influences that are driving developments in the sector.
Chapters are as follows :
Introduction
Brakes
Traction
Steering
Stability Control
Suspension
Integration of vehicle dynamics systems
Market dynamics and forecasts
Major vehicle dynamics suppliers
Table of Contents :
List of Figures
Introduction
Market drivers
Brand differentiation
Fuel efficiency
Safety
Market barriers
Higher voltage
Devolving control to electronics
Cost
Brakes
Electro-hydraulic braking
Emergency brake assist
Active hydraulic boost
Brake-by-wire
Electric parking brake
Electronic wedge brake
Traction
Differentials
All-wheel drive
Electronic traction control
Active all-wheel drive and ‘torque vectoring’
Steering
Electro-hydraulic power steering
Electric power steering
Steer-by-wire
Rear wheel steering
Stability control
Research findings
Advanced stability systems
Suspension
Suspension geometry
Kinematics and elastokinematics
Reducing weight
The progression from passive to active suspension
Passive suspension developments
Adaptive suspension systems
Dynamic Ride Control
Monroe Kinetic System
ZF Sachs Nivomat adaptive levelling system
Semi-active suspension systems
Semi-active damping
Delphi Manual Selectable Ride
Delphi Bi-state Real-time Damping system
Mercedes-Benz Adaptive Damping System
Tenneco Continuously Controlled Electronic Suspension
ZF Sachs Continuous Damping Control
Delphi MagneRide
Thyssenkrupp Bilstein Damptronic
Semi-active stabiliser control
TRW Semi Active Roll Control
ZF Sachs Active Roll Stabilization
Delphi Dynamic Body Control
Active suspension systems
Active stabiliser control
Continental Active Roll Stabilisation
Delphi Active Stabilizer Bar System
TRW Automotive Active Dynamic Control
Active hydraulic suspension systems
ZF Sachs Active Body Control
DaimlerChrysler Active Body Control
Active air suspension systems
DaimlerChrysler Airmatic
Delphi air suspension
BMW air suspension
Wabco Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
Active rear suspension for light commercial vehicles
Electromagnetic suspension
Bose electronic suspension
Active composite leaf spring suspension
TRW Conekt composite leaf spring active suspension
Integration of vehicle dynamics systems
Roadmap for future developments
Systems interfacing and software
Market dynamics and forecasts
Brakes
Stability control systems
Steering
Suspension
Major vehicle dynamics suppliers
ADVICS
ArvinMeritor
Bosch
Continental
Delphi
Siemens VDO
TRW
Wabco
ZF
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