Nexteer Automotive is increasing the output capabilities of its pinion electrical energy steering (EPS) programs to satisfy wants of heavier EVs in segments B to D.
Nexteer’s new high-output choices for Single Pinon-Help EPS (SPEPS) and Twin Pinion-Help EPS (DPEPS) be part of the provider’s previously-announced Excessive-Out Rack-Help EPS (REPS) to supply high-output choices for every type of underhood EPS programs.
The corporate’s new high-output choices for DPEPS and SPEPS programs enhance the steering functionality by 12 to twenty% – as much as 14.5 kilonewtons (kN) for DPEPS and as much as 12.5kN for SPEPS.
These options profit OEM prospects by enabling them to steer heavier EV hundreds in B by means of D section automobiles with out the necessity to transfer as much as extra premium EPS applied sciences historically employed for bigger section automobiles.
“Nexteer’s high-output EPS portfolio enlargement additional enhances the corporate’s place throughout the rising electrification development – in addition to capitalises on our international market management in REPS and market management with SPEPS in Europe,” stated Nexteer Automotive govt board director, SVP, CTO and chief technique officer, Robin Milavec.
“We consider our expanded high-output EPS product portfolio additional strengthens our capability to satisfy the wants of our prospects globally, whereas additionally providing new alternatives to increase our buyer base and market diversification in an more and more electrified future.”
Along with Nexteer’s new Excessive-Output DPEPS and Excessive-Output SPEPS programs, the corporate’s Excessive-Output REPS will increase the steering capability of Nexteer’s REPS – steering as much as 24kN of load in contrast with 10-17kN for a typical REPS system.
In addition to EVs, that are in lots of circumstances heavier than comparable inside combustion engine automobiles, Excessive-Output REPS can even convert heavy-duty vans and light-weight industrial automobiles, within the 3.5–6T section, from hydraulic to electrical energy steering. Now with the power to steer these automobile sorts electrically, drivers of HD vans and LCVs can profit from gasoline effectivity, security and options resembling lane hold help, crosswind compensation, trailer help and extra.
Up to now, Nexteer has booked three electrical purposes for Excessive-Output REPS, together with a full-size electrical pick-up truck, an electrical LCV (supply van) and an electrical autonomous Degree 4 individuals mover (with no steering wheel).
Nexteer Expands Excessive-Output Capabilities for All Underhood Electrical Energy Steering Methods
