Hyundai Motor Company, which minimizes the aerodynamic resistance that occurs during high-speed driving and zameffectively improving the driving range and stability of electric vehicles 'active air skirt' (AAS) introduced its technology.
According to the statement made by the company, AAS controls the air flow entering from the bottom of the bumper by working variably according to vehicle speed during high-speed driving. This technology, which effectively controls the turbulence around the vehicle wheels, also helps electric cars achieve a better driving range on a single charge.
PERFORMANCE INCREASE
Aerodynamic performance also affects driving stability and wind noise. It also supports the design to reduce the friction coefficient, which directly affects efficiency.
AAS is installed between the vehicle's front bumper and front wheels and is hidden during normal operation. When the vehicle exceeds a speed of 80 kilometers per hour, it automatically starts to work and also functions to increase the vehicle's downforce. Thus, it increases vehicle traction and high speed stability in the best possible way.
The new technology can also operate at speeds above 200 kilometers per hour. Hyundai first tested this new technology on the Genesis GV60 model and announced that it improved friction by 0,008 percent by reducing the friction coefficient by 2,8. This means an additional range increase of approximately 6 kilometers.
Hyundai plans to put this new technology into mass production after durability and performance tests.
