Nexteer Automotive has reached a production milestone of 50m electric power steering (EPS) systems, with the supplier maintaining its products increase fuel efficiency by up to 6% and CO2 emissions by up to 8 grams per kilometre.

Featured in global vehicle segments from small cars to full-size trucks, Nexteer’s EPS systems house a central computer which compiles data and sends it to the steering system, that translates the data into mechanical steering functions.

“Many people may not realise our EPS systems are a gate-way technology that enables advanced driver-assistance features, such as lane-keeping, park assist, active return to centre, traffic jam assist and more,” said Nexteer VP of the global EPS product line, Steve Spicer.

“ADAS-compatible EPS systems will ultimately help pave the way for more advanced safety features in semi and fully-autonomous driving.”

In addition to safety features, EPS uses software to tailor the driver’s experience behind the wheel to deliver the OEM’s desired brand experience.

Nexteer says it remains the number one steering supplier in North America and has moved up to the number three slot as a global steering supplier – up from number five – thanks to a 6% global growth rate.

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Nexteer first introduced its 12-volt EPS system in 1999 and the system can be found in nine out of ten full-size trucks in the US market and one out of four small cars in Europe.

“Nexteer’s EPS market growth can be attributed to our depth and breadth of our EPS product portfolio, our global manufacturing footprint as well as Nexteer’s in-house ownership of design, testing, manufacturing and quality program execution,” added Spicer.

“It’s an exciting time in our industry to be a part of the evolving role of steering for today’s vehicles and tomorrow’s re-defined mobility.”