The world’s largest KANJI was created to demonstrate the drivability, precision and stability of UD Active Steering. It was created in collaboration with renown calligrapher, Gyousyou Suzuki. A giant brush was mounted on the rear of the Quon equipped with UD Active Steering. On Suzuki’s direction, the truck drew the character, stroke by stroke, with mastery akin to the delicate and deliberate hand and brush movements of the calligrapher himself.
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About Gyousyou Suzuki
Gyousyou Suzuki studied under master calligrapher Gyoun Mochizuki and is a member of the All-Japan Calligraphy Federation. He has received many awards and accolades for his craft. His work has been featured on television programs and in commercials. He has also written several books on calligraphy.
UD Active Steering is a breakthrough technology that offers a safer, more comfortable experience for the driver.
UD Active Steering features an electric motor mounted above the hydraulic steering gear to provide additional torque when necessary. The electronic control unit (ECU) mounted on the electric motor receives input 2,000 times per second from sensors throughout the truck, monitoring the driving environment and the driver's own actions. This system control adds appropriate torque to the weight of the steering wheel, providing precise and stable steering irrespective of speed, cargo, and road conditions.
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