AUBURN
HILLS, Mich., Dec. 13,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nexteer Automotive
announced its global production milestone of 100 million electric
power steering (EPS) systems – a key technology enabling fuel
efficiency and advanced safety and performance. Nexteer is a global
leader of EPS – serving more than 60 customers around the
world.
"Nexteer's EPS systems provide advanced safety and performance
along with precise, predictable feel of the road. In essence, EPS
acts as the 'heart' of the vehicle's personality and performance by
giving the driver control and feel of the road," said
Robin Milavec, President,
Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and
Executive Board Director, Nexteer Automotive. "As the number one
EPS supplier in North America and
number three globally, Nexteer's growth has been fueled by our
alignment to key megatrends like electrification and software, as
well as our long-standing commitment to relentless innovation and
experience as systems integrators."
Nexteer's EPS systems are currently featured in eight out of 10
full-size trucks in North America
and two out of five small cars in Europe. The company's EPS systems can be found
on vehicles around the world such as the GMC Hummer EV, Ford F150
and F150 Lightning EV, Ford Bronco, RAM 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee,
Peugeot 208, Jeep Avenger, Chevrolet Silverado, Cadillac Escalade,
Zeekr 001 EV, BMW 1-Series, BYD Song Pro/Song Plus, GAC Aion S/Y,
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV and more.
About EPS
EPS uses an electric motor to assist driver
steering. Hardware and software are developed concurrently and work
seamlessly together to connect the driver with the road –
accounting for driving dynamics and the operating environment. This
"connection to the road" provides the
driver an experience consistent with the vehicle's brand (such
as luxury, sport, etc.), while also giving important safety cues
regarding the type of road surface the driver is traveling on (such
as icy, gravel, etc.).
EPS is also a key advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
feature enabler. EPS translates data from the vehicle's electronic
control unit (ECU) into precise mechanical steering functions. Many
Nexteer EPS-enabled ADAS features are already on the road today
such as park assist, lane keeping, lane departure warning, traffic
jam assist and more.
Nexteer's Complete Global EPS Portfolio
Nexteer offers
a complete portfolio of EPS systems that can steer vehicles of all
sizes – from small cars to heavy-duty trucks and light commercial
vehicles. EPS solutions from Nexteer include Steer-by-Wire,
Rack-Assist EPS (REPS), Dual Pinion-Assist EPS (DPEPS), Single
Pinion-Assist EPS (SPEPS) and Column-Assist EPS (CEPS).
Nexteer also offers High Output, High Availability and Modular
options for its EPS systems. High Output EPS increases the steering
capabilities to allow heavier vehicles, like EVs, to take advantage
of EPS's advanced safety, comfort and fuel economy benefits. High
Availability EPS ensures the steering safety net is always on
through intelligently optimized software designed for simultaneous,
multi-path processing and hardware redundancies. Modular EPS
leverages a cost-effective, modular platform design with
flexibility to meet OEMs' wide-ranging requirements for advanced
steering systems.
2023 Nexteer EPS Production Milestones
In addition to
surpassing the 100 million EPS systems milestone globally, Nexteer
also accomplished several local EPS production milestones,
including:
- Saginaw, Mich., USA: 15
million REPS systems
- Querétaro, Mexico: 20
million EPS systems
- Tychy, Poland: 15
million CEPS systems
"Nexteer's 2023 EPS production milestones are a testament to our
team's commitment to producing high-quality, safety-critical
steering systems for our customers around the world," said
Milavec.
About Nexteer Automotive
Nexteer Automotive
(HK 1316) is a global leading motion control
technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and
exciting. Our innovative product and technology portfolio includes
electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steer-by-wire
systems, steering columns and intermediate shafts, driveline
systems and software solutions. The company solves motion
control challenges across all megatrends – including
electrification, software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and
shared mobility – for more than 60 customers around the world
including BMW, Ford, GM, RNM, Stellantis,
Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China including BYD,
Chery, Great Wall, Geely, Xpeng and
others. www.nexteer.com
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