Written by Nick Carey
LONDON (Reuters) – German luxury carmaker Porsche has partnered with Clearmotion to validate the U.S. startup's active suspension technology and road-reading software, signing a licensing agreement for the technology, the companies said on Tuesday. did.
Clearmotion CEO Zack Anderson declined to say which Porsche models the company's technology could be used in, but it can be used in any electric or internal combustion engine model without the need for redesign. he told Reuters.
“Vehicle movement is the next frontier to provide drivers and passengers with an outstanding experience,” Ingo Albers, vice president of drive systems at Porsche, said in a statement. “This collaboration aims to lay the foundation for evaluating even closer long-term cooperation with ClearMotion.”
The ClearMotion1 suspension system uses a combination of hardware (a small unit containing a motor and power electronics is placed inside each wheel well of the vehicle) and software that reads the road ahead, according to the startup. , this reduces movement inside the vehicle by approximately 75% compared to conventional vehicles. The best technology available.
Last December, ClearMotion announced it would supply its technology to Nio's next ET9 in a deal that covers 750,000 units over the luxury sedan model's lifespan.
Clearmotion also plans to test its RoadMotion “road fingerprinting software” with Porsche, Anderson said, according to Reuters. The idea is to stream the vehicle for a more comfortable ride and avoid obstacles such as potholes.
“What Porsche is really excited about is our ability to deliver performance without sacrificing comfort,” Anderson said.
He said the startup plans to announce relationships with a number of other automakers in the coming months.
(Reporting by Nick Carey; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)
