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TRW Reaches Electrically Assisted Steering Units Milestone

Safety systems manufacturer TRW Automotive Holdings has announced the production of its 15 millionth Electrically Powered Hydraulic Steering (EPHS) unit and its 10 millionth Electrically Powered Steering (EPS) unit worldwide. According to TRW, demand for these technologies is set to increase.

TRW offers two EPS solutions, namely the column drive unit which is mounted on the steering column and the belt drive where the assist power is applied directly to the rack with a belt drive and ball nut mechanism. On the other hand, EPHS is ideal for Hybrid Electrical Vehicles (HEVs).

"TRW is well positioned to support vehicle manufacturers in their quest for improved fuel efficiency. We have proven technologies that can be adapted easily for conventional and hybrid applications. This makes it easy for our customers to fit a system that further improves fuel economy, beyond the powertrain itself," Frank Lubischer, vice president of engineering, TRW Steering & Suspension, said in a release.

Recently, the company launched its most innovative EPS Belt Drive technology on a range of vehicles, including the Ford Fusion, Flex, Taurus, Mercury Milan, Lincoln MKT and MKS. The technology can reportedly deliver a fuel savings of 0.3 to 0.4 L/100km, with a corresponding reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of approximately 7-8 g/km.

"Pending proposals from a range of national governments including North America and China, in addition to established emissions targets for the European Union, will establish more stringent CO2 emissions legislation in line with consumers' desire to protect the environment and with fuel prices reaching record highs globally - the development and growth of EAS technology is likely to accelerate over the next several years,"
added Lubischer.
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