Regenerative braking has become a key feature across modern electric vehicles, improving efficiency by recovering energy that would otherwise be lost during braking. While most discussions around regenerative braking focus on battery range and energy recovery, the system also changes how forces move through the vehicle. This can affect steering and suspension components in ways that differ from traditional vehicle platforms. Understanding these changes is becoming increasingly important as...

Electric vehicles are changing more than vehicle powertrains. Their design characteristics also create different operating demands across safety-critical systems, including steering and suspension. Increased vehicle mass, instant torque delivery and changing load patterns all contribute to higher stresses across components. As a result, durability becomes increasingly important in supporting long-term vehicle performance, steering precision and reliability. Increased vehicle mass creates...

Wheel bearings play a critical role in vehicle safety, efficiency and performance. While often overlooked, they are a precision-engineered component designed to handle constant load, rotation and exposure to harsh conditions. Understanding how modern wheel bearings are designed, manufactured and classified helps technicians and motor factors make more informed product choices. What Does a Wheel Bearing Do? A wheel bearing allows the wheel hub to rotate smoothly with minimal friction while...