Rear-wheel steering: Reviving a niche technology for the autonomous and electric future
Once reserved for luxury-car models, RWS is gaining traction as electrification and advanced vehicle controls reshape mobility needs.
The rear-wheel-steering (RWS) system, also known as four-wheel steering, has been used in vehicles for over 50 years but has yet to achieve widespread adoption. The system relies on electronics, such as actuators, sensors and control systems, to perform steering functions, offering enhanced vehicle stability and maneuverability by allowing the rear wheels to turn either in the same direction as or opposite to the front wheels.
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