Volkswagen has introduced that it will likely be introducing new revolutionary software-driven applied sciences to enhance the qualities of its next-generation autos.
In a current webinar, VW driving dynamics boss Karsten Schebsdat advised Autocar that the brand new chassis and steering programs at the moment in improvement will “vastly enhance journey high quality and general consolation.” The chassis tech will apparently additionally cut back physique roll, enhance the automobile’s responsiveness and precision, cut back pitching and enhance basic composure.
This method shall be used for each absolutely electrical and inner combustion fashions, plus they’ll help the shift to autonomy, permitting passengers to take pleasure in actions akin to studying or devour content material comfortably.
“The physique’s pitching and rolling actions are considerably minimised and the driving dynamics optimised as a result of the automobile reacts to steering actions extra rapidly and is extra exact to drive. And this improvement is essential when it comes to extremely automated driving. That is how we guarantee passengers are as comfy as attainable in all conditions,” Schebsdat defined.
As for the software-aided steering system, it removes the necessity for a steering column, so there’s no bodily connection between the driving force and the automobile’s wheels. The standard mechanical system shall be changed completely by software program, a transfer which will even profit driving aids akin to lane help and journey help.
Software program is a giant a part of the automaker’s Speed up technique, and it “will even be extra essential for steering sooner or later,” Schebsdat added. “It provides us many extra alternatives to affect steering traits, which might be carried out on a model-specific foundation for all platforms in a while.” Nonetheless, Volkswagen has but to disclose when the brand new chassis and steering programs shall be launched.
