Nexteer Automotive Expands High-Output Capabilities for All Underhood Electric Power Steering Systems
August 11, 2021 at 01:07 pm
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Nexteer Automotive expands the output capabilities of its pinion electric power steering (EPS) systems to meet the needs of heavier electric vehicles (EVs) in segments B through D. Nexteer's new high-output options for Single Pinon-Assist EPS (SPEPS) and Dual Pinion-Assist EPS (DPEPS) join Nexteer's previously announced High-Out Rack-Assist EPS (REPS) to provide high-output options for all types of underhood EPS systems. The company's new high-output options for DPEPS and SPEPS systems increase the steering capability by 12 to 20% – up to 14.5 kilonewtons (kN) for DPEPS and up to 12.5kN for SPEPS. These high-output solutions benefit OEM customers by enabling them to steer heavier EV loads in B through D segment vehicles without the need to move up to more premium EPS technologies that are traditionally employed for larger segment vehicles. In addition to Nexteer's new High-Output DPEPS and High-Output SPEPS systems, the Company's High-Output REPS increases the steering capacity of Nexteer's industry-leading REPS – steering up to 24kN of load compared with 10-17kN for a typical REPS system. In addition to EVs, which are in many cases heavier than comparable internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, High-Output REPS can also convert heavy-duty (HD) trucks and light commercial vehicles (LCV), in the 3.5–6T segment, from hydraulic to electric power steering. Now with the ability to steer these vehicle types electrically, drivers of HD trucks and LCVs can benefit from enhanced fuel efficiency, advanced safety and comfort features such as lane keep assist, crosswind compensation, trailer assist and more. To date, Nexteer has booked three electric applications for High-Output REPS, including a full-size electric pick-up truck, an electric LCV (delivery van) and an electric autonomous Level 4 people mover (with no steering wheel).
Nexteer Automotive Group Limited is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the design and manufacture of steering and driveline systems, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving (AD) and components for automobile manufacturers and other automotive-related companies. Its operations are in the United States, Mexico, the Peopleâs Republic of China (China), Poland, India, Morocco and Brazil. The principal markets for its products are North America, Europe, South America, China and India. Its product line includes electric power steering & steer-by-wire, steering columns, driveline, hydraulic power steering, software and megatrend alignment. Its power steering & steer-by-wire includes Column Assist Electric Power Steering, Intermediate Shafts, Premium Eps Rack & Pinion Gears, Modular Power Packs, Single & Dual Pinion Assist EPS and others. Its steering columns include Power Tilt & Telescope, Power Rake & Telescope, Manual Rake & Telescope and others.