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The electromechanical steering system of the VW Touran

2003; Springer Science+Business Media; Volume: 105; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1007/bf03224597

2192-9076

Olaf Kwasny, Holger Manz,

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

With the introduction of the Touran, Volkswagen AG is breaking new ground in the chassis domain. Together with the four-link rear suspension and a number of other innovations, Europe will for the first time experience a vehicle in the compact van segment that has electromechanical steering. The following article provides an insight into the considerable functions of the Touran’s steering system and presents a perspective on the continued development of electrical steering systems at Volkswagen AG.