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SHANGHAI, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/

Nexteer Automotive's award-winning combination of Steer-by-Wire (SbW) with

Stowable Steering Column opens an untapped frontier of new safety and

performance features and reinvents the "behind-the-wheel" experience for EVs,

ICEs and vehicles across all levels of automation.

"Nexteer's Steer-by-Wire with Stowable Steering Column creates new

possibilities in safety, performance, cockpit design and how people use their

vehicles," said Robin Milavec, President, CTO, CSO and Executive Board

Director, Nexteer Automotive. "As OEMs transition to electrified and

software-defined vehicles, Nexteer's Steer-by-Wire solves many challenges such

as reducing part proliferation by replacing specific hardware components with

software as well as re-using components across EVs, ICEs, right and left-hand

drive vehicles and even across all levels of automation."

According to Milavec, growing interest in Nexteer's Steer-by-Wire is driven by

three factors.  First, Steer-by-Wire is a key enabler across all industry

megatrends.  Second, many OEMs are leveraging the shift to electrification as

an opportunity to rethink legacy systems, electrical/software architectures and

introduce innovations that reduce complexity across mixed vehicle platforms.

Third, Steer-by-Wire can help OEMs differentiate their brands and driver

experiences in competitive markets.

Nexteer's SbW with Stowable Steering Column will be on display at the Company's

2023 Auto Shanghai booth (1BC011 in Hall 1.2) from April 18-27, as part of a

vehicle concept display that highlights seamless integration of Nexteer's

motion control solutions (both hardware and software) into a future

software-defined vehicle.

About Nexteer's Steer-by-Wire with Stowable Steering Column

Nexteer's SbW replaces the mechanical connection between the handwheel and

roadwheels with algorithms, electronics and actuators. SbW opens the gateway to

benefits that are not achievable with traditional steering solutions. For

example, Nexteer offers a complete technology solution – such as Hand Wheel

Actuator, Road Wheel Actuator and Wheel-to-Wheel system and vehicle

integration.  The resulting system enables new, advanced safety and performance

features such as improved stability control and braking distances, Automatic

Emergency Steering, Brake-to-Steer, variable steering ratio and more.

Reduces Part Proliferation; Enhances Safety, Performance, Packaging

In addition, SbW supports cost efficiency through hardware standardization –

enabling OEMs to re-use the same steering system on vehicle platforms with a

mix of EVs, ICEs, left-hand and right-hand drive. Part proliferation is further

reduced by software-enabled, variable steering ratios that achieve almost

limitless steering ratios without the need for a variety of steering gear

components.

SbW also opens new possibilities for flexibility in under-hood packaging – an

important consideration for EV battery packaging. As a result, OEMs get a

tailored steering feel with the latest in advanced safety and performance – all

while increasing packaging flexibility and standardizing and reducing part

numbers.

Nexteer's Stowable Steering Column utilizes custom-designed software and

electronics that allow the steering wheel to be retracted into the dash and

away from the driver when not in use. This innovative technology fits a longer

column – up to five times greater stow distance – into similar packaging space

as a traditional column. Nexteer's innovative design solution considers

requirements for stow speeds, vehicle packaging and sound level. The Company's

stowable column also provides innovative solutions for crash safety, with

ASIL-D steering column positioning.

Nexteer's SbW with Stowable Steering Column has been recognized with several

prestigious industry awards around the world including:

2021 Automotive News PACEpilot Innovation to Watch

2022 Consumers Electronic Show (CES) Innovation Award Honoree

2022 Society of Automotive Analysts' (SAA) Mobility Innovation Award for

Technologies Enabling New Business Models

About Nexteer Automotive

Nexteer Automotive (HK 1316) is a global leading motion control technology

company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our innovative

product and technology portfolio includes electric and hydraulic power steering

systems, steer-by-wire systems, steering columns and intermediate shafts,

driveline systems and software solutions. The company solves motion control

challenges across all megatrends – including electrification,

software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility – for more

than 60 customers around the world including BMW, Ford, GM, RNM, Stellantis,

Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China. www.nexteer.com

SOURCE: Nexteer Automotive