Tenneco and Sturman Industries say the former has acquired exclusive rights to the digital valve technology used in Tenneco’s DRiV suspension products, which was previously licensed from Sturman.  

DRiV is a suspension system designed by Tenneco featuring electronically controlled dampers with hydraulic valves for use in automotive, light and heavy-duty trucks, off-road equipment, locomotives and other vehicle damping applications.

“DRiV is an exciting part of Tenneco’s portfolio of advanced ride control technologies,” said Tenneco CTO, Tim Jackson.

“The advanced digital valve technology helps make the benefits of electronic suspensions more affordable for a wide variety of applications including B and C segment vehicle models, which represent more than 50% of cars and light vehicles produced every year.”