This Is Why Bose's Witchcraft-Spec Suspension Never Became A Thing
That old video of Bose's incredibly flat electromagnetic suspension has done the rounds online plenty of times, but why didn't the system reach production? The guys from CNET explain why, after looking at the incredible technology in action
The last time we saw this technology at work, the question “why are we not funding this?” was posed. The answer is fairly simple: the system was too heavy and too expensive for commercial viability, although elements of the technology were used for the company’s ‘Bose Ride’ seat for truck drivers.
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
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DAT HOP THOGH
It’s kinda funny and so weird at the same time watching this car go over the bumps and even JUMP. That’s mad! (L8 comment)
Image this in a rally car or trophy truck or even a Baja racer, the speeds would be crazy but the ride would be uber smooth.
I think the most immediately applicable subject this technology could be placed in would be ambulances. Not having to really slow for speed humps and not jarring the patient in back.
tl;dr it was cool af but too expensive to implement
still would not be as heavy as a hellcat
Surely in the future this technology can become cheaper and lighter just like any other technology in the past.
I NEED THIS
What if it jumps at corner LOL