Not exact matches
It's more efficient than
traditional hydraulic setups but not as efficient or as tunable as electric
power steering, which is becoming the industry standard.
Instead of
traditional hydraulically operated
power steering, the A3 has electro - mechanical
steering, operated by an electric motor rather than a
hydraulic pump
powered by the engine.
Electric
power - assisted
steering is now standard on the Navigator, which Lincoln credits with providing a more precise and consistent level of control than
traditional hydraulic systems, while Lincoln Drive Control continuously controlled damping is now an option.
Beyond all that, the RSX uses a
traditional hydraulic, torque - sensitive variable -
power steering system, while the Si's
power steering is electrically assisted, speed variable system.
One of the adjustments made to the G 63 AMG is the addition of the electric
power steering instead of the
traditional hydraulic unit.
The fully
hydraulic steering system was easier to package over a
traditional steering gearbox and link setup and provides plenty of
steering power when the ARB Air Locker is engaged.
Meanwhile the electric
power - assisted rack - and - pinion
power steering (EPS) offers predictable and linear
steering feel, while also saving fuel compared to
traditional hydraulic systems that put a greater load on the engine.
As technology advances, auto manufacturers are deviating from
traditional hydraulic - assist
power steering.
It also draws its
power directly from the battery, eliminating the
traditional, engine -
power draining
hydraulic steering pump.