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Mercedes-Benz Launches Series Steer-by-Wire Production in EQS (April 2026)
Automotive Steering System Market 2025 to 2032: Electrification, Autonomous Driving and the Reshaping of Global Supply →What Changed
Mercedes-Benz and ZF initiated full series production of a software-driven steer-by-wire system without a physical mechanical column link in the EQS line. This milestone shifts functional requirements toward ASIL-D safety-redundant architectures, force-feedback sensors, and software validation. It accelerates the global transition away from purely mechanical steering mechanisms across premium EV programs.
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Engage Tier-1s on dual-sourcing redundant sensors and software roadmaps
Commercial steer-by-wire deployment shifts supply chain risk from mechanical assembly to sensor availability and ASIL-D functional safety compliance.