Chinese automaker BYD recently demonstrated a new active suspension system for future electric vehicles in dramatic style—with a leap. From the car itself.
The system, officially known as the BYD DiSus Intelligent Body Control System, is similar to active suspension systems such as Porsche Active Chassis Control and Mercedes Magic Body Control. – Benz. BYD claims DiSus is the first system of its kind from a Chinese automaker, and like existing systems, it actively self-adjusts to eliminate body roll and can lower the vehicle. at specific speeds to reduce aerodynamic drag and increase efficiency. But it can also do a number of other things.
BYD unveiled the DiSus during a company presentation on Monday about the Yangwang U9, an electric sports car from the company’s new premium Yangwang brand. The car is said to be dancing like a low racer and is controlled with one wheel removed, held upright by suspension at the other three corners. While it’s incredibly responsive, it’s a bit like the hydraulic suspension in older Citroën cars, which can be raised so the driver can change tires without jacking.
The vehicle used in the demonstration was equipped with a version of the system called DiSus-X, one of four systems designed by BYD. Initially, a version called DiSus-P will debut on the Yangwang U8 SUV, according to the company’s press release, followed by DiSus-A on the Denza N7, from another BYD brand. According to the company, another variant, the DiSus-C, will be added to other Denza models, as well as the BYD Han and Tang, with activation via an over-the-air software update.
BYD has located Tesla Model S-size Han EV as a breakout model for markets other than China. BYD has announced plans to bring the Han sedan, as well as the Tang and Atto 3 crossovers, to the market. some European markets at the end of 2022. At that time, BYD said sales would begin in Sweden and Germany, then expand to Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, as well as France and the United Kingdom. . However, no US plans have been announced.
As the founding force behind the LFP battery, the type of battery that automakers eventually began to adopt for the U.S. market, BYD positioned Its latest Blade battery as having a leading advantage in packing and safety. And it unveiled a next-generation EV platform with a maximum range of up to 600 miles and 800 volts fast charging.
