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For Continental, the investment in an extensive
advance development capability has paid off because more and more application fields are opening up for the lines tested with it. In the future, the active chassis control system could also become increasingly attractive for the SUV segment, which has seen such strong growth. After all, these large, heavy vehicles will be able to achieve greatly enhanced comfort and safety as a result and cut fuel consumption. And the wide range of uses to which SUVs are put really demand different chassis settings that are adapted to the relevant requirements.
become accepted as standard among the array of driver assistance systems. Not least because it helps the vehicle manufacturers satisfy their ever more demanding customers who attach great importance to comfort, sporty handling and, above all, safety. And, contrary to suppositions dating back a number of years, hydraulic systems can continue to play a major role in this. That is because a purely electronic chassis control system is not yet capable of moving the large masses at the required speed – while, in addition, being very much more expensive than an electrohydraulic control system.
LOOK TO THE FUTURE Chassis control could also soon be a standard feature in electric vehicles because, particularly during typical motorway driving involving long distances, the reduction in fuel consumption resulting from lowering the chassis would considerably extend the vehicle’s range – a major factor in the purchase decision for end customers. The motion test rig now gives Continental the
The dedicated motion test rig enables Continental to test different applications and develop tailored solutions in consultation with its customers
The trend towards chassis control is more than a passing fad. Continental is convinced that it will soon
capability to test different applications and develop tailored solutions in consultation with its customers across the world. l
Markus Linzmaier is with Contitech.
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