Saving energy over the entire service life

With the electric steering for cars, ZF-Servolectric, an electric engine that is independent of the vehicle's driveline generates the servo power assistance. The system can be flexibly adapted to any steering and vehicle concept and requires 80% less energy than hydraulic steering systems.

Active Steering - Supporting the driver in critical situations

The active steering intervenes in cases of extreme situations, in emergencies, and at varying road surfaces, actively corrects the steering angle and thus stabilizes the vehicle. This kind of intervention is hardly noticed by the driver.
In addition to the hydraulic-mechanical steering gear, the active steering is equipped with a planetary transmission featuring an electronic control unit. The electronics can be networked with other dynamic vehicle systems and is capable of processing the signals issued by the vehicle's sensor system.

Steer by Wire - future-oriented solutions

With a steer by wire steering system, there is no mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the wheels. The steering power is generated by electric or electro-hydraulic wheel positioning systems. The benefits include: improved crash characteristics, new steering-comfort functions, and a layout according to ergonomic aspects.