<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">Load-carrying transportation has recently increased due to cargo and online home
shopping. As a result, there is a growing demand for vehicles that can pass
through narrow streets and carry loads for short distances. Electric vehicles
are vital in the automotive industry due to their zero emissions and further
promotion through new regulations. This study is focused on determining the
spring coefficients of helical springs for a micro-truck vehicle, which will be
used for cargo transportation and has a leaf spring with a specific spring
coefficient on the rear axle and an independent double wishbone suspension
system on the front axle. In addition to being vehicles with low weight values,
micro-trucks have the axle capacity required for urban transportation due to
their low track width and dimensions. Correctly determining the leaf spring is
essential as it will directly affect the loads on the suspension system, wheel
life, energy consumption, and comfort level. When determining the spring
coefficient, it is essential to decide on the bounce, pitch, and ride frequency
values and evaluate the vehicle’s bump passing and comfort. In this context,
along with theoretical calculations, quarter-vehicle, half-vehicle, and
full-vehicle models were established, and the characteristics of the front
suspension and the whole vehicle were determined.</div></div>