active suspension

noun

: a computerized system in automobiles that actively adjusts the suspension in response to driving conditions

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Supplying components including in-wheel motors, active suspension and electric bi-wire braking systems to America’s Big 3 and some of Italy’s supercar makers including one from Maranello, not to mention most of Japan’s automakers, THK is kind of like Tesla meets Bosch meets Boeing. —

Peter Lyon, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 There’s also an active suspension system similar to that on the Purosangue SUV with dampers from Multimatic that allow for a wide variety of ride styles. —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024 The ambitious team explored every avenue, including active suspension and carbon-on-carbon brakes with tech poached from F1 and the aerospace industry. —

Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2024 That's where electronic active suspension systems come in. —

Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for active suspension

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of active suspension was in 1971

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“Active suspension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/active%20suspension. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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