According to Siddharth Jaiswal, a lead analyst for automotive components research at Technavio, OEMs are increasingly replacing hydraulic steering systems with electric
power steering systems owing to the fuel efficiency it brings about.
In addition, the safety features in electro-hydraulic
power steering systems and electronic
power steering systems, such as anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC), are also stimulating their demand over hydraulic
power steering systems.
5 million vehicles worldwide to replace the
power steering motors; the recall also covered some older Saturn Auras, Pontiac G6s and Chevrolet Malibus.
Since most vehicles employ a design that is either pinion-type, or rack-type, a column mounted electric
power steering (EPSc) saves space.
The
power steering of Nano Twist is developed by ZF and the variant will be available in six colours: damson purple, dazzle blue, papaya orange, pearl white, meteor silver and royal gold.
The upgraded model, Twist, is the only version that sports a
power steering and was launched earlier this month with a Delhi ex-showroom price of Rs 2.
The ministry said the models' computers regulating their electrically-assisted steering system may cut off the power supply after detecting short-circuiting caused by moisture in the circuits for the
power steering.
Mitsubishi said that, with the recent expansion of the environment-friendly car market, the company forecasts growing demand for the electric
power steering system as it can save 3 to 5 percent of fuel consumption compared with a hydraulic
power steering system.
30pm yesterday and dismantled the
power steering system to allow a paramedic to take a closer look.
When I got my first-medium size car with
power steering I did not notice a significant difference compared to manual steering.
The inspections are to check for possible residual particles in the
power steering pipes which could cause the hydraulic power assistance system and its electric pump to overheat and shut down.
SAFETY checks are to be carried out on more than 10,000 Mazda cars in the UK after reports of a potential
power steering problem.
