There have been impressive developments in vehicle dynamics engineering, innovation, technology and talent, as reflected in the fantastic shortlist for this year’s awards. The quality of the 25 contenders made for tough evaluation by the international judging panel, but five worthy victors emerged. Here are the winners of the 2021 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards…
ZF has revealed a high-performance vehicle motion domain controller, a central computer adaptable for all types of chassis platforms, vehicle motion and body functions, next-generation software-defined cars, and future domain and zone E/E architectures
The Monroe RideRefine Hydraulic Compression Stop (HCS) controls peak end-stop force, helping OEMs reduce the…
Tenneco has developed a tuneable end-stop technology to support OEM electrification and vehicle lightweighting strategies. The Hydraulic Compression Stop improves ride comfort and body control by enabling a better trade-off between ride height and end-stroke compression damping
Tenneco’s CVSAe electronic suspension technology is due to debut in China on the ZEEKR 001 premium electric shooting brake from ZEEKR, the new pure electric premium automotive brand from Zhejiang Geely
Ford Performance and Multimatic have collaborated to create the turnkey Bronco DR off-road racer, with bespoke DSSV dampers featuring the first application of Positional Selective Damping technology, and blow-form-hardened ACCRA structural tubes
Ford has developed a special edition of the Focus ST five-door hatchback, with enhanced vehicle…
Maserati has opted to fit the Bilstein DampTronic X shock absorber system to the MC20. The high adjustment dynamics of the dampers enable the required damping forces to adapt in milliseconds to the changing damping requirements determined by the central control unit
Thyssenkrupp Bilstein is opening a new site next to the Nürburgring, which will be used to develop damper and suspension products. The site has easy access to the legendary track, and will house a seven-post vertical dynamics test stand
Ӧhlins Racing has become the exclusive provider of shock absorbers for the NASCAR Cup Series ‘Next Gen’ racecar platform scheduled to debut in 2022. Each team will be supplied with a five-way adjustable version of the Ӧhlins TTR coil-over damper
