Germany-based Vibracoustic, which specializes in providing systems to reduce automotive noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), has engineered components to enhance the driving comfort and experience of a premium electric pickup truck.
The company has developed air springs as well as integrated jounce bumpers and top-mount isolator elements to limit discomfort in the cabin when driving on uneven terrain. The jounce bumpers assist vehicle handling and increase damping capability by absorbing energy from irregular road events.
Additionally, Vibracoustic supplies fluid-filled hydro bushings for the steering gear system, which are designed to optimally dampen vibrations that are transferred from the wheels to the occupants. The fluid adjusts the dynamic properties of the bushing for increased comfort and the integrated radial plastic stoppers limit the radial displacement and high loads, making them a good fit for heavy vehicles.
Vibracoustic’s single-chamber air springs on the front and rear axle can handle the loads while increasing comfort, ride quality, range and control. The air springs also enable two inches of ride height adjustment in both directions at all four corners, allowing for automatic leveling and straightforward trailer attachment, easy loading and unloading as well as comfortable entry and exit.
As increased vehicle weight, higher pre-loads and additional noise awareness in electric trucks can affect driver and passenger comfort, “suspension and air springs options provide an excellent solution for dealing with the increased vehicle weight, while enhancing the durability and comfort,” the company said.
Source: Vibracoustic
