What does EPS in cars mean?
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EPS in cars stands for Electric Power Steering system, which consists of a steering column, torque sensor, servo motor, and control module. Unlike hydraulic power steering systems that have hydraulic pumps, hydraulic lines, and steering column valve bodies, the electric power steering system directly transmits the assistance generated by the motor to the steering system through a reducer in a purely mechanical manner. The working principle of the electric power steering system is: after the vehicle starts, the system begins to operate. When the vehicle speed is below a certain threshold, signals are sent to the control module. The control module then issues control commands to the servo motor based on data such as the steering wheel's torque, turning direction, and vehicle speed, causing the servo motor to output corresponding torque in magnitude and direction to generate assistance. When no steering input is detected, the electronic control unit does not send torque signals to the servo motor, and the current of the servo motor tends toward zero.