If you've ever driven an older vehicle without power steering, you probably understand just how important power steering systems are for modern cars. These components allow us to turn the steering ...
Two power steering designs emerged. Linkage assist steering and the integral power steering gear-each use a constant flow, positive displacement hydraulic pump. The pump, belt-driven by the engine, ...
For years, gearheads have been arguing whether hydraulic or electric power steering is better, citing various advantages and disadvantages. For those knowledgeable people and those who have no idea ...
While many hydraulic-assist steering systems are available, engine-makers are pushing fly-by-wire steering. In fact, for many applications, we wouldn’t be surprised if digital steering replaced ...
For the PDF version of this article, click here. Electro-hydraulic and electric power steering (EHPS and EPS) systems are demanding applications for automotive electronics. As vehicle curb weight ...
Have you ever stopped and wondered why it’s so effortless to turn a 5,822-pound Cadillac Escalade using a single finger? It’s not the result of your semester stint as a high school athlete, it’s the ...
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) systems are becoming prevalent in automotive systems and are quickly replacing hydraulic assist power steering. The move to EPS systems is driven by the necessity for ...
As the automotive industry fully embraces electric power steering (EPS) for its efficiency and integration with modern driver aids, a growing community of truck and SUV owners is looking to retrofit ...
China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that the first batch of electric power ...
Tesla has filed a patent for a more efficient power assist steering system for its vehicles as the automaker appears to focus on improving the efficiency of its sub-systems. We recently reported on ...
Power steering systems make a huge difference in the maneuverability of a vehicle. Many classic cars that did not feature them were hard to steer and control, especially at low speeds or when ...
One of the most basic, yet crucial systems on our replica and component cars is the steering system. Everything from full custom systems to direct transplants has been used, depending on the vehicle ...