ZF's smart chassis sensors debut in Cadillac Celestiq

The Cadillac Celestiq is full of new technologies, from the 130+ parts made using additive manufacturing to the 655hp (488 kW) dual-motor AWD powertrain. ZF announced in early July that the $340,000, built-to-order EV is also the first vehicle with ZF's smart chassis sensors in series production

ZF's smart chassis sensors are mounted on a control arm and use a magnetic measurement system that is integrated into the ball or cross axis joint of the control arm. A digital sensor detects the change in magnetic field with more than 2,000 increments over the full range of motion of the ball joint's articulation. “This means that even very small changes in the angle of the ball joint can be detected and translated into a change in height for the vehicle,” Matt Charboneau, communications manager for ZF North America, Inc, told SAE Media.