Hyundai Mobis, an automotive supplier based in South Korea and a part of the Hyundai Motor Group, has recently revealed a groundbreaking innovation for electric vehicles (EVs) called Electronic Leveling Control (ELC). ELC is a system that empowers drivers to modify the vehicle’s height according to the road and driving conditions.
In the past, leveling control was only available for high-end cars with air suspension, which can cost a fortune. However, ELC has changed the game by bringing leveling control to EVs with chassis based on steel springs, allowing drivers to enjoy the same benefits without having to shell out a significant amount of money. “What is great about ELC is that you can enjoy the features you expect to see in premium air suspension systems,” according to a statement from Hyundai Mobis.
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With ELC, drivers can now adjust their vehicle’s height up or down by up to six centimeters, making it possible to prevent damage to the high-voltage battery underneath the vehicle when parking on curbs or driving on unpaved roads. Lowering the car’s height when driving on the highway minimizes air resistance, increasing the car’s range. Additionally, the system also improves handling by lowering the vehicle’s center of gravity.
The ELC system uses an electric hydraulic pump to regulate the height of the vehicle on all four wheels. Sensors attached to the car are designed to detect changes in the vehicle’s height based on its speed and gross weight rating, automatically adjusting the height as needed. Alternatively, the driver can manually adjust the height if necessary. In the future, Hyundai Mobis plans to combine ELC technology with its front-road scanning camera and navigation data.
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“ELC is not only suitable for EV and PBV markets but also for high-performance cars,” says Park Jung-hun, Vice President and Head of the Safety Parts Lab at Hyundai Mobis. “We expect ELC to receive a lot of attention in the future mobility market as it offers new and unique features.” With this innovation, Hyundai Mobis has once again demonstrated its commitment to developing cutting-edge technology for the automotive industry.
