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This study analyses the energy consumption of a vehicle steering system and evaluates potential earnings in using more efficient systems.

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The technology evolution of the steering system provides a significant reduction in energy consumption. Three types of steering systems were evaluated: Hydraulic Power System, Electro-Hydraulic Power System and Electrical Power System, respectively, considering the consumption and the energy efficiency of their components. Some evaluations of the energy consumed by system components were performed using data from the available sources in the literature and other evaluations were performed via experimental tests on a bench test. A comparative study was set to determine the differences between steering systems regarding the energy consumption and energy efficiency.

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The technology development in steering system decreases fuel consumption in the vehicle. This paper analyzes components of the most popular steering systems to determinate difference between energy consumption and energy efficiency of components in this systems.

Dr. José Antônio da Silva
UFSj

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This page is a summary of: Continuous Improvements Analysis in Energy Efficiency of Steering Power Systems to Light Vehicles, Applied Mechanics and Materials, October 2015, Trans Tech Publications,
DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.798.92.
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