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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Nexteer Automotive expands the output capabilities of its pinion electric power

steering (EPS) systems to meet the needs of heavier electric vehicles (EVs) in

segments B through D.

Nexteer's new high-output options for Single Pinon-Assist EPS (SPEPS) and Dual

Pinion-Assist EPS (DPEPS) join Nexteer's previously announced High-Out

Rack-Assist EPS (REPS)(https://www.nexteer.com/release/nexteer-unveils-new-high-output-electric-power-steering-system/)to provide high-output options for all types of underhood EPS systems.

The Company's new high-output options for DPEPS and SPEPS systems increase the

steering capability by 12 to 20% – up to 14.5 kilonewtons (kN) for DPEPS and up

to 12.5kN for SPEPS. These high-output solutions benefit OEM customers by

enabling them to steer heavier EV loads in B through D segment vehicles without

the need to move up to more premium EPS technologies that are traditionally

employed for larger segment vehicles.

"Nexteer's high-output EPS portfolio expansion further enhances the Company's

position within the growing electrification trend – as well as capitalizes on

our global market leadership in REPS and market leadership with SPEPS in

Europe," said Robin Milavec, Executive Board Director, Senior Vice President,

Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, Nexteer Automotive. "We

believe our expanded high-output EPS product portfolio further strengthens our

ability to meet the needs of our customers globally, while also offering new

opportunities to expand our customer base and market diversification in an

increasingly electrified future."

In addition to Nexteer's new High-Output DPEPS and High-Output SPEPS systems,

the Company's High-Output REPS increases the steering capacity of Nexteer's

industry-leading REPS – steering up to 24kN of load compared with 10-17kN for a

typical REPS system.

In addition to EVs, which are in many cases heavier than comparable internal

combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, High-Output REPS can also convert heavy-duty

(HD) trucks and light commercial vehicles (LCV), in the 3.5–6T segment, from

hydraulic to electric power steering. Now with the ability to steer these

vehicle types electrically, drivers of HD trucks and LCVs can benefit from

enhanced fuel efficiency, advanced safety and comfort features such as lane

keep assist, crosswind compensation, trailer assist and more.

To date, Nexteer has booked three electric applications for High-Output REPS,

including a full-size electric pick-up truck, an electric LCV (delivery van)

and an electric autonomous Level 4 people mover (with no steering wheel).

ABOUT NEXTEER

Nexteer Automotive (HK 1316), a global leader in intuitive motion control, is a

multi-billion dollar global steering and driveline business delivering electric

and hydraulic power steering systems, steering columns, driveline systems, as

well as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving

enabling technologies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company

has 27 manufacturing plants, four technical and software centers and 13

customer service centers strategically located in North and South America,

Europe, Asia and Africa. The company serves more than 60 customers in every

major region of the world including BMW, Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota and VW,

as well as automakers in India and China. www.nexteer.com

Link to Nexteer Media Center( https://www.nexteer.com/media-center/ )

SOURCE: Nexteer

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