Definition of ACTIVE SUSPENSION

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Recent Examples on the Web As for ride and comfort, the active suspension and the ability to control separately the power applied to each wheel permit better grip and increased stability during braking and cornering. — The Economist, "A new type of engine for electric cars," 11 July 2019 The Quadrifoglio has active suspension with a four-channel chassis dampening system to quickly adapt to changing driving conditions. — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, "1,160 miles in 11 days: A grand tour with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio," 15 Aug. 2018 Among the tricks Shelby didn’t have back in the mid-60s were 2020’s active exhaust system that lets the driver revel in that V8 soundtrack and the five drive modes that optimize the Tremec transmission and active suspension. — Jeff Yip, Houston Chronicle, "Red-carpet rockets: Is 500 hp now theadmission price to supercar club?," 30 Aug. 2019 More than a decade later, where's our active suspension? — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, "3 Technologies That Are Making Car Suspensions Smarter Than Ever," 31 Jan. 2017 The 48-volt hydropneumatic active suspension system is the only one of its kind, on any vehicle. — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, "Car Shows Used to Be Amazing—And They Might Be Again," 5 Dec. 2018 To preserve performance in the face of the reduced travel, the desingers changed the semi-active suspension’s damping strategy and installed progressive springs. — Nick Goddard, Popular Mechanics, "Road Tested: 2019 Ducati Multistrada Enduro 1260," 24 Oct. 2018 Lexus has tried smoothing things out by retuning the base suspension and improving the optional active suspension that constantly adjusts shock dampening. — Malcolm Gunn, courant.com, "2018 Lexus NX," 28 June 2018 Stilettos, emergency suspension on Jan. 25 Suspended 30 days, with 14 days as an active suspension and 16 days deferred. — Kevin Litten, NOLA.com, "6 Bourbon Street strip clubs reach settlements with authorities," 31 Jan. 2018

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“Active suspension.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/active%20suspension. Accessed 25 January 2020.