This story appears in the April 11 print edition of E&MU, a supplement to Transport Topics. Maryland-based Ramar Moving Systems hauls specialty items such as art, satellites and, once, a moon buggy.

BrightDrop electric delivery vans (above) as well as Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra pickups from General Motors Co. feature North America’s first composite tension leaf springs (TLS) with progressive ...

Though it's one of the oldest suspension technologies there is, leaf springs are still very relevant in modern-day suspensions. And it's all too often we hear enthusiasts talk about how they have to ...

When it comes to upgrading the rear suspension on a classic truck, there are number of options to be had, ranging from the mild (new springs and shocks) to the wild (independent rear suspension).

Leaf springs are one of the oldest forms of suspension. For hundreds of years, leaf springs have been used on automobiles, carriages, trailers, and so much more—and they’re still in use today. On the ...

Composite leaf springs are not new to the automotive industry. In fact, the leaf spring itself dates back to the horse-drawn carriage. By design, leaf springs absorb vertical vibrations caused by ...

There is the matter of power, and then there is the matter of putting that power to work most efficiently. Without a well-designed chassis and suspension, all the power in the world doesn't mean ...

Leaf springs are treated like archaic tech, as they aren’t found under any of the latest industry-leading performance cars, and are often used as a point of reference that shows how “dated” a ...

A composite leaf spring concept jointly developed by Benteler-SGL (Ried im Innkreis, Austria) and Henkel (DÅ«sseldorf, Germany) and composite component manufacturer Benteler-SGL (Ried im Innkreis, ...

While there's no denying that having a rear shock can improve some aspects of the mountain biking experience, it does add weight and complexity. The Rampage Innova cross-country bike offers an ...

Efficient nitrogen reuse is essential for sustaining growth in evergreen fruit trees, yet how different tissues contribute to ...