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It is important to estimate the vehicle state accurately in order to control vehicle behavior. In this study, we used the vehicle sideslip angle as a value indicating vehicle instability. A new method was developed that can estimate the sideslip angle accurately without being affected by driving conditions. This paper describes this new method and presents the results of evaluation tests that demonstrate its effectiveness.

This paper discusses the key components of a new electronically controlled air suspension system developed by Nissan Motor Co. The system utilizes a very soft spring rate, and effectively controls the spring rate and the damping coefficient to achieve high suspension performance. As a result, this system improves both riding comfort and vehicle controllability, two factors that normally conflict with each other. The soft spring rate delivers a comfortable ride, and accurate controllability prevents the vehicle's attitude from changing significantly during roiling, braking and accelerating.