An enclosed narrow vehicle (ENV) for tandem, single/duo transport could offer an efficient vehicle alternative. Because existing technology has not been able to solve problems relating to stability and overturning, vehicles half of the width and half of the weight of traditional cars have not formed a practical transportation alternative. During 5 years of intense R&D, the Dutch company Brink Dynamics, a division of the Brink Technology Group, has developed a revolutionary vehicle balancing system which can technically realise the vision of enclosed narrow vehicles. The Dynamic Vehicle Control (DVC) system translates the 'car-type' steering input of the driver into the optimal 'motorcycle-type' tilt of the chassis. DVC enables an ENV to automatically bank through curves and to participate safely in traffic. When DVC is installed, an ENV becomes extremely stable, and drivers do not need sophisticated driving or balancing skills. The DVC system can realise a new breed of energy efficient vehicles which offer a sensational, unique driving experience. Brink Dynamics has installed the DVC system in several mechanical prototypes which perform beyond all expectations and will license her technology to interested parties.


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    Title :

    Dynamic vehicle control for enclosed narrow vehicles


    Additional title:

    Dynamische Steuerung für schmale, geschlossene Fahrzeuge


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1997


    Size :

    10 Seiten, 7 Bilder


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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