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What it is:
Driving dynamics describes the characteristics a vehicle exhibits under
a range of driving inputs and road conditions.
How it works:
Vehicles react in many different ways, depending on the maneuvers a driver
subjects them to and the conditions of the road surface. Dynamics engineers
focus on building vehicles that exhibit excellent agility, precision, comfort,
and stability under any circumstance. They do this by incorporating into
the product development process extensive lab, track, and road testing as
well as detailed analysis with the help of computer aided engineering. Agility
is the attribute which determines how nimble a vehicle is and how fun it
is to drive. Precision refers to the accuracy of a vehicle's steering, handling,
and braking. The level of comfort a vehicle offers is based on the amount
of shake, harshness, roll, and pitch apparent during operation. Stability
in a vehicle gives a driver confidence because it determines how predictable
and safe a vehicle is to drive.
Customer
benefit:
Vehicles offer superior driving experiences with safety, predictability,
stability, and comfort.
Industry
status:
The recently introduced Ford Focus, Ka and Puma in Europe have received
widespread recognition for great driving dynamics. |