What is EPS on a car?
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EPS on a car stands for Electric Power Steering system, which uses the power generated by an electric motor to assist the driver in steering. Electric Power Steering is the development direction of automotive steering systems. This system directly provides steering assistance through an electric power motor, eliminating the need for components such as the power steering oil pump, hoses, hydraulic fluid, drive belt, and engine-mounted pulley required in hydraulic power steering systems, thus saving energy and being environmentally friendly. EPS mainly consists of components such as a torque sensor, vehicle speed sensor, electric motor, reduction mechanism, and electronic control unit. Common types of power steering include mechanical hydraulic power steering, electro-hydraulic power steering, and electric power steering.