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, ...

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 ...

A car’s power steering system is a mechanism that assists drivers in steering their vehicles. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of driving an old vehicle with manual steering, you know how much effort ...

One of the critical elements of proper chassis alignment is the steering system. The front wheels must work together, just like the two ends of the car, so that they can produce the greatest amount of ...

Mack Trucks may have found the perfect application for the active steering system it calls Command Steer. I see the merits of putting active steering into a local or regional application where drivers ...

When talking about the evolution of cars, there are several notable milestones that can’t be omitted. In today’s world, it’s the fight against high emissions, engine downsizing, and electric vehicles ...

No technological advance is without drawbacks, which is also true for vehicles. Modern engines give us better gas mileage and efficiency, but without the charm or control of a manual transmission.

As we wait for the highest levels of automated driving to pry the power to steer from our warm, live hands, power steering systems continue to evolve. A novelty when it appeared in the 1991 Acura NSX, ...

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 ...