CAR TECH
Active wheel alignment promises best of all worlds
New AWAS system adjusts wheel camber on the move for better grip, fuel consumption and tyre life
Until now, a car’s wheel alignment could only be adjusted manually by a mechanic in a workshop. A single wheel alignment setting covers all possible uses and conditions, forcing a compromise between handling, fuel consumption and tyre wear.
But Australian company Doftek has developed what it says is the world’s first active wheel alignment system (AWAS), enabling the alignment of each wheel to be optimised in real-time. By electronically adjusting camber, toe and caster to suit road and driving conditions, the Doftek AWAS is claimed to improve a vehicle’s handling by at least 15% while reducing rolling resistance by 10% and tyre wear by 10%...
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