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Kinetic Energy Recovery System | Kers | Formula One (F1)
The introduction of Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) is one of the most significant technical…
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Mass Transit Finance
Costs The costs of providing mass transportation services are of two types, capital and operating. Capital costs include the…
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4wd Suspensions
For many years, the front suspensions on 4WD vehicles were nearly identical to the rear…
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Types of Suspension Systems
Even though there are many different suspension setups, most types can be categorized into one…
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Steering Knuckles
Steering knuckles support the wheel and tire, brakes, and sprung weight of the vehicle. A…
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Ball Joints
Ball joints allow the steering knuckle to pivot for steering while providing a tight connection…
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Control Arms
Control arms are used to control wheel movement. Used on both front and rear suspensions,…
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Shock Absorbers
Shock absorbers are actually dampers, meaning that they reduce or make something less intense. The…
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Sprung and Unsprung Weight
Weight carried by the springs is called sprung weight. Weight not carried by the springs…
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Springs
The springs in the suspension have two important functions. Springs support the vehicle weight and…