New Vehicle Project
BWI Group has recently obtained a magnetic fluid suspension project from
a leading Chinese automaker, covering multiple models including sedan, SUV,
and high-performance vehicle, with an annual volume of 400,000 units. The
fourth-generation MagneRide® suspension to be applied in this project is
scheduled to officially start mass production in China in mid-2025.
The prototype vehicle developed by BWI Group, with the magneto-rheological
suspension as the core of its chassis, has achieved a substantial upgrade in
chassis performance. It not only significantly improves the vehicle’s handling
but also performs exceptionally well in multiple dimensions such as comfort
and stability. The high recognition from the leading automaker stems from
BWI Group’s leading technology in the suspension industry and reflects its
benchmark status in China’s chassis and suspension fields.
mass-produce magneto-rheological suspension systems.
Superior Value and Performance
The fourth-generation BWI MagneRide® suspension, with its simple structure
and active suspension technology, offers superior handling, comfort, and
safety for vehicles. It provides a better choice for smart chassis upgrade and
the transition to active suspension systems.
When a user driving a vehicle equipped with the fourth-generation BWI
MagneRide® suspension, sensors collect real-time information from the entire
vehicle, wheels, and pedals. The ECU processes this data to achieve
ultra-high-frequency adjustments of up to 1,000 times per second, with a
response speed 5 to 10 times faster than traditional systems. At a vehicle
speed of 100 km/h, the suspension can adjust approximately every 2.5 cm of
travel. With a damping dynamic adjustment range about twice that of other
technologies, it better balances comfort and handling.
In the production and development of car models, MagneRide® suspension
do not require complex valve systems. The hardware is easier to standardize
and universalize, and different damping characteristics can be achieved simply
through software adjustments, making it highly adaptable to various scenarios.
The flexibility in tuning during vehicle development also facilitates subsequent
OTA upgrades. The symmetrical compression and rebound forces provide
fine-tuning capabilities that other suspensions lack, allowing precise
adaptation to minor road surface changes and significantly reducing the
tuning and development cycle.
Cost Reduction and Expansion
As a global leader in suspension and braking systems, BWI Group is
accelerating the mass production of the fourth-generation MagneRide®
suspension in China. With its millions of units production capacity, the
company will leverage economies of scale to significantly reduce the cost of
this world-leading active suspension technology, making it more accessible to
consumers.
BWI Group will continue to expand its production capacity, deepen
cooperation with Chinese and international automakers, promote the
application of magnetic fluid suspension in more vehicle models, and further
empower the upgrade of intelligent chassis systems.
