Electro-Hydraulic power steering system
Nissan's new power steering system provides the natural, smooth feel of a sophisticated conventional hydraulic power steering system while simultaneously improving fuel economy by using electric power instead of drawing power from the engine*.
- Jointly developed with Hitachi Automotive Systems Co., Ltd.
System operation
Motor Power Converted to Hydraulic Pressure to Assist Steering
By providing power assist via hydraulic pressure, this system delivers a naturally smooth steering feel and, thanks to the flexibility of control allowed by electric power, offers more precise steering power characteristics. It also improves fuel economy since the electric powered pump operates only when steering assist is needed.