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	The scalability of this spring also means that it can be used in items as small as semiconductor chips for smarter technology.		The scalability of this spring also means that it can be used in items as small as semiconductor chips for smarter technology.
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		+	= Find out more =
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		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
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		+	* Compression springs.

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−	Vehicle suspension has always relied ~~upon~~ conflicting requirements such as passenger comfort, road holding and load carrying to be in balance. This intricate balance has long been a contentious issue for engineers. Suspension springs are designed to absorb shock from the road by compression and extension when bumps are encountered ~~on the road~~.	+	Vehicle suspension has always relied on conflicting requirements such as; passenger comfort, road holding and load carrying, to be in balance. This intricate balance has long been a contentious issue for engineers. Suspension springs are designed to absorb shock from the road by compression and extension when bumps are encountered.

−	The spring rate has a large impact on the performance of a vehicle in relation to these factors. ~~Low~~ spring rate can increase passenger comfort, but at the detriment of the other ~~two~~ factors and ~~equally~~ a high spring rate with a heavy load ~~but~~ causes excessive bumps ~~otherwise~~. Variation in spring rate, therefore, would be a great aid to vehicle suspension.	+	The spring rate has a large impact on the performance of a vehicle in relation to these factors. A low spring rate can increase passenger comfort, but at the detriment of the other factors and a high spring rate with a heavy load causes excessive bumps. Variation in spring rate, therefore, would be a great aid to vehicle suspension.

−	Such a concept has been created in the ~~form of~~ Cambridge postgraduate researcher Salah Elmoselhy’s concept of the E-spring.	+	Such a concept has been created in the by Cambridge postgraduate researcher Salah Elmoselhy’s concept of the E-spring.

−	~~= E-Spring Innovation =~~	+	The concept behind the E-shaped spring is that it can offer the variation needed in spring rate to give the best experience for both passenger comfort, road holding and load bearing. The unique shape means that some sections flex easily under light loads whilst another can increase the stiffness as the load increases.
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−	The concept behind the E-shaped spring is that it can offer the variation needed in spring rate to ~~offer~~ the best experience for both passenger comfort, road holding and load bearing. The unique shape means that sections ~~can~~ flex easily under light loads whilst another ~~section~~ can increase the stiffness as the load increases.	+

	Such a shape avoids undue stress and can contribute to the longevity of the spring and thus improve vehicle performance. Further improvements to suspension can be made the more E-springs that are used.		Such a shape avoids undue stress and can contribute to the longevity of the spring and thus improve vehicle performance. Further improvements to suspension can be made the more E-springs that are used.

−	~~= Benefits =~~	+	There are many benefits that the new E-spring can bring to car suspension. Weight reduction of up to 80% can lead to a long-term reduction of fuel consumption, making vehicles more efficient. It also means that there is a much-reduced space requirement, leaving more room for safety equipment and other such necessities.
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−	There are many benefits that the new E-spring can bring to car suspension. Weight reduction of up to 80% can lead to a long-term reduction of fuel consumption, making ~~your vehicle that much~~ more efficient. It also means that there is a much-reduced space requirement, leaving more room for safety equipment and other such necessities.	+

−	A compact space ~~for the reduced size~~ of the E-spring means that variable loads can be moved and passenger comfort never has to be sacrificed. This~~, fortunately~~, removes the ~~cost of~~ hydraulic dampeners and improves the overall fatigue performance of vehicles.	+	The compact space of the E-spring means that variable loads can be moved and passenger comfort never has to be sacrificed. This, removes the need for hydraulic dampeners and improves the overall fatigue performance of vehicles.

−	~~For a more cost effective and removal of dampers and steel springs from your vehicles, the E-spring seems to be the future of automotive engineering.~~ The scalability of this spring also means that it can be used in items as small as semiconductor chips for smarter technology.	+	The scalability of this spring also means that it can be used in items as small as semiconductor chips for smarter technology.