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The front axle of an electric bus is a key chassis component mounted at the front of the bus, which is mainly used to support the bodywork, bear the loads at the front of the vehicle, and realise the steering and suspension functions of the vehicle. Specifically, the front axle usually includes the following parts:

Axle and bearings: connecting the left and right wheels to provide a stable support and steering base for the vehicle.

Suspension system: such as MacPherson or double wishbone independent suspension, designed to absorb road vibration and improve driving smoothness and ride comfort.

Steering mechanism: Steering operation of the wheels is achieved through the steering system, which ensures that the vehicle can turn flexibly.

Braking system: The wheels on the front axle are usually equipped with disc brakes or other braking devices to ensure safe deceleration and stopping of the vehicle.

In electric buses, due to the special requirements of the overall structure and weight distribution, the design of the front axle often needs to take into account light weight, high rigidity and comfort, and at the same time work in conjunction with the electric drive system (e.g. electric motor and its control system). Some electric buses adopt independent suspension design or low door front axle design to further enhance the ride experience and vehicle handling performance.