First popularized in the '80s, cars with 4-wheel steering (4WS) or all-wheel steering (AWS) are now relatively common. The Nissan 240SX used 4WS in the '90s and the Skyline in the '80s already. GM used Quadrasteer 4WS on some SUVs and trucks in the early 2000s. But what is all-wheel steering and how does 4-wheel steering work? An active automotive four-wheel steering system is a mechanical rear-axle steering system that turns the rear wheels within defined limits in addition to the front-wheel steering that all cars already have.
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With modern technology and the use of power steering fluid, it requires very minimal effort to drive the car.
The hydraulic linking has made the ride so smooth and comfortable for you.
Have a look at this guide to find out the complete information about the working of car power steering.
The Vehicle Active Power Steering market is anticipated to register a notable CAGR of 12% over the forecast period of 2018-2023, affirms Market Research Future (MRFR) in its latest study.Rapidly growing transport and logistics are met with various safety challenges which require technical solutions.
Intensified focus on driver and road safety, increasing trading activities across borders, and remarkable growth of the logistics industry has been instrumental in shaping the growth of the commercial vehicle active power steering market.Hydraulic power steering system (HPS) are extensively used in medium commercial vehicles and heavy commercial vehicles.
However, electric power steering (EPS) and electrohydraulic power steering (EHPS) have gained traction in recent years.
Moreover, EPS uses electric power for steering instead of fuel which acts a s a major selling proposition.
Moreover, all commercial vehicles are subject to stringent regulations by various federal agencies to prevent commercial vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.
Such regulations spur the adoption of active power steering in commercial vehicles and boost the growth of the market.Competitive LandscapeAB Volvo (Sweden), Bosch (Germany), ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany), Knorr-Bremse (Germany), BMW AG (Germany), Tedrive steering systems GmbH (Germany), Daimler AG (Germany), and Ognibene Power SPA (Italy) are the notable players in the commercial vehicle active power steering market.Industry UpdatesApril 2019 - WABCO Holdings Inc., a provider of electronic braking, stability, suspension, and transmission automation systems for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, introduced its new integrated Active Lateral Safety technology suite.