What does EPS mean? What are its functions?
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EPS stands for Electric Power Steering system. The Electric Power Steering system represents the future direction of automotive steering systems. This system directly provides steering assistance through an electric motor, eliminating the need for components such as the power steering oil pump, hoses, hydraulic fluid, drive belt, and pulley mounted on the engine found in hydraulic power steering systems. This not only saves energy but also protects the environment. Here are some additional details: 1. Energy-saving and environmentally friendly: Since the hydraulic pump operates continuously when the engine is running, the hydraulic steering system increases the engine's overall fuel consumption by 3% to 5%. 2. Reduced fuel consumption: EPS uses the battery as its energy source and the motor as the power component, allowing it to operate independently of the engine. EPS hardly consumes any engine fuel directly. There is no issue of fuel leakage as with hydraulic power steering systems, and EPS, through electronic control, causes almost no environmental pollution while further reducing fuel consumption. 3. Easy installation: The main components of EPS can be integrated together, making them easy to arrange. Compared to hydraulic power steering systems, EPS reduces many components, such as the oil pump, oil pipes, pressure and flow control valves, and oil reservoir required by hydraulic systems. With fewer components, assembly is more convenient and time-saving. 3. High efficiency: Hydraulic power steering systems typically have an efficiency of 60% to 70%, while EPS boasts higher efficiency, reaching up to 90% or more.
