Rear axle
Rear axle

Our main pages on this subject:

1.Four-wheel Active Drive chassis : intense driving pleasure and unqualified efficiency
 The Active Drive system with four-wheel steering counters the centrifugal force that tends to push the rear end outwards round bends, and thus raises the safe cornering speed.The rear axle is set on the ideal trajectory, with a rear-wheel angle usually below 2 °, for stability and efficacy.. The Active Drive chassis with four-wheel steering enhances dynamic handling, with sound, reassuring response for outstanding driving pleasure..
 
2.R&D Resources
 Lardy personnel perform two main tests : subsystem tests, on isolated subsystems from the new vehicle (front or rear axle subsystem, engine cylinder head, etc.) ; full system tests, on complete engine, gearbox or vehicle prototypes....
 
3.Logan " Renault eco² " Concept
 Running gear = 3g reduction of CO 2 - Use of Michelin Energy Saver 185 / 65R15 tires with low rolling resistance = 2g reduction of CO 2. - Low-friction rear axle bearings = 1g reduction of CO 2. - Optimized adjustment of toe-in and camber angles - optimized wheel-road contact...