Nexteer's global production of electric power steering systems exceeds 100 million sets mark

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexteer Automotive Systems today announced that its global production of electric power steering (EPS) systems has exceeded the 100 million unit mark. This key technology Able to achieve fuel efficiency and provide advanced safety and performance. Nexteer is the global leader in electric power steering systems, serving more than 60 customers around the world.

"Nexte's Electric Power Steering systems deliver advanced safety and performance, as well as precise, predictable road feel. Essentially, Electric Power Steering is the 'heart' of a vehicle's personality and performance, providing the driver with control over the vehicle's personality and performance. Control and perception of the road." said Robin Milavec, president, chief technology officer, chief strategy officer and executive director of Nexteer Automotive Systems. "As the number one supplier of electric power steering systems in North America and the third in the world, Nexteer's growth Thanks to our alignment with key megatrends such as electrification and software, and our long-term commitment to relentless innovation and expert experience in system integration."

Currently, 8 out of 10 full-size trucks in North America are equipped with Nexteer's electric power steering system, and 2 out of 5 small cars in Europe. In China, more than 1 in every 4 BYD vehicles and more than 6 in every 10 Changan vehicles have been equipped with Nexteer's electric power steering system in the past two years. The company's electric power steering 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, Extreme Krypton 001 EV, BMW 1 Series, BYD Song Plus/Song Pro/Ocean Series, GAC Aian S/Y, Chery Tiggo 7/Arrizo 8, Changan Eado/UNI-V, etc.

About electric power steering system

Electric power steering uses an electric motor to assist the driver in steering. The hardware and software were developed simultaneously to work seamlessly together to connect the driver to the road – taking into account driving dynamics and operating environment. This "connection to the road" can provide the driver with an experience consistent with the vehicle brand (e.g. luxury, sport, etc.), while also providing important safety benefits based on the type of road surface the driver is traveling on (e.g. icy, gravel, etc.) hint.

The electric power steering system is also a key enabling factor for ADAS functions. Electric power steering converts data from the vehicle's electronic control unit (ECU) into precise mechanical steering functions. Nowadays, many ADAS functions supported by Nexteer’s electric power steering system are already in use on the road, such as parking assistance, lane keeping, lane departure warning, traffic jam assistance, etc.

Nexteer’s complete global electric power steering portfolio

Nexteer offers a complete portfolio of electric power steering systems that provide steering solutions for vehicles of all sizes, from small cars to heavy-duty trucks and light commercial vehicles. Nexteer's electric power steering system solutions include steer-by-wire, rack electric power steering (REPS), dual pinion electric power steering (DPEPS), single pinion electric power steering (SPEPS) and Column electric power steering system (CEPS).

Nexteer also offers high output, high availability and modular options for its electric power steering systems. High-output electric power steering increases steering capability, allowing heavier vehicles such as electric vehicles to take advantage of the advanced safety, comfort and fuel economy benefits of electric power steering. High-availability electric power steering ensures the steering safety net is always on through intelligently optimized software designed for synchronization, multi-path processing and hardware redundancy. The modular electric power steering system utilizes a flexible, cost-effective modular platform design to meet the wide range of OEM requirements for advanced steering systems.

Nexteer’s 2023 Electric Power Steering System Production Milestones

In addition to surpassing the 100 million electric power steering system production mark worldwide, Nexteer has achieved multiple other electric power steering system production milestones around the world, including:

• Saginaw, Michigan, USA: Rack Electric Power Steering (REPS) system production exceeds 15 million sets mark

  
  

• Queretaro, Mexico: Electric power steering system production exceeds 20 million sets mark

  
  

• Tychy, Poland: Column Electric Power Steering (CEPS) system production exceeds 15 million sets mark

  
  

• Suzhou, China: Electric power steering system production exceeds 12 million sets mark

"Nexteer's 2023 electric power steering system production milestone demonstrates our team's commitment to producing high-quality, safety-critical steering systems for customers around the world," said Milavec.