{
  "id": 15842333,
  "title": "New technology: Steer-by-wire steering: Cars are now masters of curves",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/neue-technik-steer-by-wire-lenkung-autos-werden-jetzt-zu",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-21T03:57:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/mobilitaet/motor/neue-technik-steer-by-wire-lenkung-autos-werden-jetzt-zu-kurvenmeistern/100263784.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "The Lombard Street in San Francisco, known as the curviest street in the world, is a popular tourist destination, attracting around 3,000 visitors daily. Mercedes has introduced a new technology called Steer-by-Wire in its EQS model, which allows for more precise and variable steering, making it easier to navigate tight curves like those on Lombard Street. This technology replaces the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and wheels with cables and electric motors, enabling a more flexible and responsive steering system. Other car manufacturers, such as Peugeot and Tesla, are also working on similar systems, with Peugeot planning to introduce it in its 208 model next year. Experts welcome this development, citing improved comfort and ease of driving.",
  "summary": "Cranking was yesterday: The car manufacturers are revolutionizing steering and want to make it easier for the driver with electronic control - and then replace him?",
  "key_points": [
    "Steer-by-Wire technology replaces mechanical connection with cables and electric motors.",
    "Mercedes EQS model showcases reduced turning radius with improved maneuverability.",
    "Double redundancy and backup batteries ensure safety in the system."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}