What is VSC in sedans?

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Everly
07/29/25 11:47am
VSC in sedans stands for Vehicle Stability Control, an active safety system developed by Toyota Motor Corporation. Systems with similar functions include BMW's DSC Dynamic Stability Control and Bosch's ESP Electronic Stability Program, which operate on nearly identical mechanisms but use different names for patent registration purposes. VSC primarily features two topological structures: one is the traditional three-phase full-bridge converter, and the other is the multi-level converter. The latter can meet the capacity requirements for power system applications by increasing the number of voltage levels to enhance output voltage and reduce harmonic content at lower switching frequencies, representing the future direction of development.
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