Research Article

Investigating Automobile Passengers’ Comfort and Safety on Scenic Road Using Sideway Force Coefficient

Table 4

Model of large gasoline consuming passenger vehicle.

Sprung massDually pickup truck sprung mass
AerodynamicsCab-forward truck, 5 m Ref.
Animator shape2A tour bus
Tires2000 kg steer, 2000 kg drive (425 mm)
Steer torque1/25
Maximum power132 kw

Axle 1Susp. Kin.3 t drive, single wheel-kin. (dually pickup)
Comp.3 t Leaf: +100 mm, −60 mm travel
Brakes6 kN-m capacity, hydraulic
SteeringShort (4 m) wheelbase

Axle 2Susp. Kin.Dually pickup rear, dual wheels-kin.
Comp.5.5 t Leaf: +150 mm, −60 mm travel
Brakes6 kN-m capacity, hydraulic
SteeringNo steering