ENGINE/CHASSIS

Dual-Pinion Variable-Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)

Dual-Pinion Variable-Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) incorporates dual pinion gears and a variable gear ratio (VGR) for enhanced low-speed maneuverability and high-speed stability.

• Compared to a traditional single-pinion steering system, the dual-pinion EPS utilizes the physical steering input from the driver as well as from a supplemental electric motor.
• A torque sensor measures the driver's steering effort and the system determines how much electric motor assist to add, with the result being seamless, natural-feeling steering in all situations.