? Are narrow spaces an issue for you? Do you struggle to pull off U-turns? Well, you can now say goodbye to all these problems.U.S.- German auto parts company ZF has engineered a strut suspension front axle concept that allows the front wheels to turn up to an incredible 80 degrees. The invention is called EasyTurn.
"With EasyTurn, steering angles of up to 80 degrees are possible. Turning and parking maneuvers are almost effortless thanks to the extremely high steering angle. The innovative front axle system benefits both passenger and cargo vehicles – above all in cramped inner-city traffic, in parking spaces, narrow alleys, construction sites, traffic jams, or loading zones,"The ZF Easyturn concept is showcased in a video by the firm, and it definitely looks weird in action.
The system further requires an unusually large amount of space in the wheel wells to get that kind of angle, one that can only be achieved in front-wheel drive vehicles. Imagine pushing from the back with the front wheels at 80 degrees, and you can see why that would be a terrible idea.backing up into super-narrow parallel parking spots at ridiculous angles and coming back to its original position without breaking a sweat.
Imagine no longer having to worry about tight spaces or tricky U-turns. The invention would offer unparalleled flexibility to cars of all sizes. The key now would be how to install it on regular cars. Could this feature fit on any standard car, or would specially engineered cars have to be developed? I guess we will find out when ZF finally makes it available to the public.Stay ahead with the latest science, technology and innovation news, for free:
Repairs costing a fortune tho 💀