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Old 01-02-2005, 08:27 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Bose Electromagnetic Suspension System

I did a search and only saw a slight mention of this, so I thought I would add this on here.



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Bose Suspension System

Supplanting almost 100 years of traditional spring-and-shock-absorber suspension systems, this new system from Bose—a company best known for its stereo speakers—uses electromagnetic motors in place of traditional shocks. Mounted on each wheel, the motors use input from sensors throughout the vehicle to react to bumps and potholes instantaneously, exerting downward force to extend the wheel into potholes while keeping the car level and you comfy. As the wheel pops back up onto the road, the suspension recaptures nearly all the energy expended; it uses only one third the amount of power your AC does. And beyond smoothing out bumpy roads, the system improves handling, virtually eliminating body roll in tight turns and minimizing pitching motion during braking and acceleration.
Article here.

It goes a little more in depth in the actual magazine.

But when I saw this, I just thought to myself "That is some cool shit".
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