3 reasons automakers switched to electric power steering

Electric power steering was just a novelty when it was introduced, but now it's the standard for the feature. There are three main reasons why this is so.
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4x energy with 99% efficiency: ‘Dream’ EV battery breakthrough tackles range anxiety

POSTECH researchers develop a "magneto-conversion" strategy that quadruples battery capacity while eliminating fire risks.

Toyota's Prius Prime saved me gas money but probably not the environment

On a recent trip to Vancouver, I rented a 2024 Toyota Prius Prime for nearly two months — the ideal scenario to try out North ...

I Drove the 2026 Kia EV9, and This is My Honest Review

I spent time behind the wheel of the Kia EV9 to see how it drives, lives, and works as a three-row daily driver. Here’s my ...
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Automotive Electric Power Steering Control With Robust Observer Based Neuroadaptive Type-2 Radial Basis Function Methodology

Abstract: In this article, a simplified type-2 (ST2) radial basis function (RBF) based neuroadaptive technique for controlling an automotive electric power steering (AEPS) system is designed. The ...
IEEE

Zero-Position Offset Calibration of PMSM Based on I/f Control Strategy and Slide Mode Observer for Electric Power Steering System

Abstract: In this article, I/f control strategy combined with slide mode observer (SMO) are applied to calibrate the zero-position offset between permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) and its ...