Electric power steering, like other fuel-saving devices, is catching on quickly as automakers hustle to meet federal fuel-economy standards. According to a forecast by Nexteer Automotive, a ...

On/off valves are basically on/off switches for hydraulic systems. They are typically installed in applications where precise position or speed control is not required. Proportional valves adjust flow ...

For years, gearheads have been arguing whether hydraulic or electric power steering is better, citing various advantages and disadvantages. For those knowledgeable people and those who have no idea ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Researchers at Purdue University have shown how to reduce fuel consumption while improving the efficiency of hydraulic steering systems in heavy construction equipment. The new ...

Steering is one of the two most important systems on your vehicle (the other being brakes). Finding the perfect steering system for your four-wheeler is vital to making it perform off-road. In the ...

Technology is a fickle friend, nudging us forward with one hand while charging exorbitant tolls with the other. ­Modern engines that impress us with power and efficiency are being decoupled from the ...

The debate between the merits of hydraulic and electric power steering is set to continue for years to come. Using electric assist in a sports car isn't a bad thing if it's tuned well, but there's no ...

Offering an alternative to electric and hydraulic systems, the APS power-steering system is billed as a quiet, reliable, and low-maintenance brushless system that consists of a permanent-magnet ac ...