Development of Lightweight and Compact “Electromechanical Brake System” with Parking Brake Functionality
The electric breaking system technologies is considered as the next generation braking system improving the running stability with high responsiveness which is brought upon by electronic control. Base on this, NTN has developed a next generation lightweight and compact “Electromechanical Brake System” with Parking Brake functionality. The new breaking system improves usability through integration of parking break function with an electric brake actuator using planetary roller screw type. Read more
Development of World’s First Toroidal System for Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles by NSK
NSK recently showcased its latest marvel of technology during 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011, the world’s first toroidal variator module for front-wheel drive (FWD) automobiles. The new system is result of changes in internal specifications which uses more compact components, which resulted in a 20% shorter device in comparison to conventional products, allowing for installation in FWD vehicles. Read more
“EV-STER” The Next-Generation Compact Electric Spots Car by Honda
When I visited the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011, I got a weird feeling that in spite of all the hypes about the Electric Vehicles, our good old fashion gasoline driven vehicles are here to stay for a long haul. How long exactly? No one knows, probably for another 20 to 30 years or even more. On the surface there are no competitions when it comes to fuel efficiency and zero-emission, but in reality lots of effort is going to make the gasoline engine more fuel efficient to meet the Japanese government criteria on fuel efficient society with set of deadline which is at the dismal level of 30% less CO2 emission in comparison to Zero offered by their EVs counterparts. EV conceptual vehicles in the show were all labeled as something fun to drive a mere marketing tactic to sell the sleek aero dynamic body with multitude of cool looking features that average consumers do not care so much about. Among some of these new concepts was Honda’s EV-STER electric sports car. The new EV-STER features an easy to operate twin-lever steering which was adopted in pursuit of the joy of driving. Furthermore, the new EV-STER allows its driver to make own adjustment such as motor output and suspension settings. Read more
