Amping Up ATV Adventures’ Performance, Safety & FUN Across Off-Road Terrains

If you’ve ever explored beyond the beaten path in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) – then you know how thrilling an off-road adventure can be! ATVs – also known as quads and 4-wheelers – are great for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters and other adventurers who want to travel over rough, bumpy terrain. But ATVs can also be used for off-road utility purposes on farms, ranches, golf courses, beach towns and beyond.

As we think about solutions for future mobility, Nexteer is looking beyond traditional automotive vehicles that move people and products from point A to point B. Our motion control technology has the potential to improve all types of mobility – from last-mile delivery, such as delivery robots, to recreational vehicles, such as personal boats and ATVs.

Our Industry-Leading Electric Power Steering Amps-Up ATV Experiences: Tackles Tough Terrain, Tight Turns & Obstacle Dodging  

Driving an ATV through a forest is much different than driving a car on a highway. However, enhancing the steering performance and safety features is essential for both. ATV drivers benefit from steering technologies that offer immediate response times and help them understand the driving conditions they face.

Our electric power steering (EPS) technology enables ATV makers to enhance the safety, convenience and performance of their products – and take exhilarating, off-road experiences to the next level!

EPS helps drivers “feel” the road through the steering experience – translating information from trail conditions to the steering wheel to help drivers better understand the terrain they’re crossing without simply looking at the path ahead while bouncing in their seats. Our EPS systems are also very responsive, which is essential in areas where drivers may need to make tight turns or navigate away from an obstacle quickly.

Taking Advanced Steering Features Off-Road

In all of our EPS systems, hardware and software are developed concurrently – enabling better connection between the driver and the road and accounting for driving expectations. The sporty, responsive feel ATV drivers expect and require for rough conditions is enabled in part by software.

Many of our steering technologies and features found on today’s automotive vehicles can translate to a safer, more exciting experience for ATV owners as well. Nexteer’s EPS systems can help bring advanced safety, performance and convenience to the off-road trail with features such as:

• Higher levels of steering assistance: Our EPS systems reduce the force needed to turn the steering wheel – thus enabling drivers to make quick turns easily and effortlessly navigate winding trails.
• Active return to center: The vehicle’s steering wheel smoothly returns to the center position after completing a turn, rather than requiring the driver to manually steer back to the center position. This is especially important when making tight turns and steering around obstacles.
• End of travel protection: When the steering wheel reaches the limit of its rotation, the rest of our steering components are protected from excessive wear, even under the most demanding conditions and through sudden steering maneuvers.
• Active damping and high-frequency assistance: Our EPS systems offer an overall smoother steering experience by holding the steering wheel steady over bumpy terrain. They require less driver input to keep the vehicle steady – which is especially important for drivers on uneven, off-road trails.

While driving needs in recreational vehicles are different than those in vehicles on the highway, steering remains at the heart of the driver-vehicle connection. As consumers’ expectations change and technology advances, Nexteer is committed to helping bring all forms of mobility along for the exciting ride.

Safety Reminder: Always operate ATVs safely and responsibly according to local laws and manufacturers’ owner manuals. For more information about ATV safety, visit https://atvsafety.org/.