Technical Innovations

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October 2006

Siemens VDO drives toward the future

Siemens VDO Automotive engineers are involved in a project in which the drivetrain, steering, shock absorbers, and brakes are directly integrated into the wheels of future vehicles. The company says that this kind of by-wire integration will help to improve the flexibility and durability of off-highway equipment. The concept, called eCorner, replaces the conventional wheel suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers, mechanical steering, hydraulic brakes, and conventional internal-combustion engines.
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