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Jan 28
Is the steering on the aptera arrive by wire or direct linkage with steering wheel
Is the steering on the aptera arrive by wire or direct linkage with steering wheel
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No power steering so direct. Low speed steering will be aided by independent wheel motor “vector“ control.
Good to here, personally I trust direct connected and
I'm pretty sure every car has a direct mechanical connection, it's just ASSISTED by power (hydraulic in old cars, electric now).
I still prefer unpowered steering when practical, such as in a light vehicle like my Fiat 500e, where the power assist is too strong so I pulled the fuse. It's a bit heavy at zero mph for parking, so I get a 5-second workout, & then the rest of the time it just feels fine, instead of twitchy. Aptera is about 30% lighter, so it should be fine with a properly-designed mechanical linkage only.
My Lotus Elise is a wonderful driver’s car and has now power assist steering, brakes or anything else. I love the feel of it’s directly connected steering. The Elise is a 2000lb car and the steering is fine at any speed, just a bit more effort at a standstill. I hope there is no Drive by wire involved. Give me a direct connect to the steering, the brakes and the gas, the way it should be, especially with such a light car as the Apter. No need for all the assistance, just pure driving pleasure.