What does EPS stand for?

The UJA107x SBCs optimize the performance, power consumption and cost of electronic control units (ECUs) for a broad range of automotive applications, such as body control modules, climate control, seat control, electric power steering (EPS), adaptive lighting, rain/light sensors, parking assistance and transmission.

These include Auto Start Stop, Brake Energy Regeneration and Electric Power Steering for optimum performance, Due to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, the 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon will go on sale in January next year.

There are also the other energy and fuel-saving technologies associated with the Efficient-Dynamics package, which include auto start stop, brake energy regeneration and electric power steering.

Standard equipment includes ESP, air conditioning, radio and MP3-compatible CD player with steering wheel audio controls, and electric power steering.

Tokyo, Sept 4, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - The new Legend, which goes on sale in Japan on Friday, September 5, 2008, will be the first Honda automobile released in Japan to feature Motion Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS), a new driving stability technology which initiates steering inputs that prompt the driver to steer in the correct direction during cornering and in slippery road conditions.

Electronic stability programme and electric power steering are standard and style-wise the newcomer gets the full treatment, with new round light units front and rear, chunky side protection strips in contrasting colours, roofbars, 15-inch alloy wheels and new bumpers.

Extra cost features include electric power steering, a lockable glove compartment and an upgraded sound system.

While some companies have specific models that achieve energy and emissions savings such as hybrids, BMW has a programme called Efficient- Dynamics that benefits every model it makes by incorporating a range of technologies including brake energy regeneration, auto start-stop and electric power steering plus an optimum gearshift change indicator to encourage economical motoring.