How Do McPherson and Drag-Arm Suspensions Improve Compact EV Ride Comfort
Ride comfort in short vehicles can be difficult to achieve and require more than simply soft seats or thick tires. The short length of compact electric vehicles means that they can react very quickly to impacts from road potholes, freeway joints, braking, and even passengers shifting in their seats. As with any suspension system, the front of the vehicle can bounce up and down, the cabin at the back of the vehicle can shake up and down, and the steering can become unstable and fight the driver. The McPherson front suspension and drag-arm rear suspension on this vehicle split the duties between the two axles. The front suspension steers the […]