Mazda Announces SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS Control Technologies
July 13 2016 - 10:36PM
JCN Newswire (English)
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS,
a series of new-generation vehicle motion control technologies. The
first in the series, G-Vectoring Control, will be introduced to all
new-generation models starting with the updated Mazda Axela (known
as Mazda3 outside Japan), which goes on sale in Japan today.
Part of the SKYACTIV series, SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS technologies
provide integrated control of the engine, transmission, chassis and
body to enhance the car's Jinba-ittai feel-a sense of connectedness
between car and driver that distinguishes Mazda vehicles.
The first technology in the SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS series,
G-Vectoring Control (GVC) was born of Mazda's human-centered
development philosophy and the novel idea of using the engine to
enhance chassis performance. It is the world's first control system
to vary engine torque in response to steering inputs in order to
provide integrated control of lateral and longitudinal acceleration
forces and optimize the vertical load on each wheel for smooth and
efficient vehicle motion.(1)
Optimizing the load on each tire brings the movements of the car
more in line with the driver's intentions, reducing the need for
steering corrections, including many that are made unconsciously.
The outstanding traction the system provides inspires confidence
and makes driving more fun. Changes in the acceleration forces
acting upon vehicle occupants are smoother, reducing torso sway and
making for a more comfortable ride. In addition, GVC significantly
improves handling and stability on wet, snowy and unpaved
roads.
GVC benefits drivers of all skill levels in a wide range of
situations: from low-speed urban commutes to highway driving,
winding roads, and even emergency maneuvers. In addition, it is a
highly versatile system adaptable to vehicles of any class and
drive type. The only requirements are a SKYACTIV engine, which
allows precise control over torque output, and a SKYACTIV chassis,
which enables superior dynamic performance.
Mazda aims to become a brand connected to its customers by a
special bond, and brighten people's lives by enhancing the
Jinba-ittai performance of its cars based on its human-centered
vehicle development philosophy.
About Mazda
Mazda Motor Corporation (TSE:7261) started manufacturing tools in
1929 and soon branched out into production of trucks for commercial
use. In the early 1960s, Mazda launched its first passenger car
models and began developing rotary engines. Still headquartered in
Hiroshima in western Japan, Mazda today ranks as one of Japan's
leading automakers, and exports cars to the United States and
Europe for over 30 years. For more information, please visit
www.mazda.com
Source: Mazda
Contact:
Corporate Communications Division
Mazda Motor Corporation, Japan
+81-3-3508-5056 [Tokyo]
+81-82-282-5253 [Hiroshima]
mailto: media@mazda.co.jp
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