DETROIT — Millions of people drive cars with electronic throttle controls every day, but they probably never heard of the system until it got sucked into Toyota’s sudden-acceleration quagmire. This is ...

However, not all innovations are equal and nor do they follow a constant upward trend. Instead, their evolution takes the form of an S-shaped curve that reflects their typical lifecycle from early ...

Throttle-by-wire, brake-by-wire and steer-by-wire. In the auto industry, it means using an electrical or electromechanical connection as opposed to mechanical linkages to control the vehicle's systems ...

Joshua is an automotive enthusiast who explores every facet of car culture. With a history of over 30 vehicles, his love for Japanese tuner cars shines. Beyond ownership, he dives into every vehicle, ...

As you accelerate down the road and use your gas pedal to throttle in the appropriate amount of energy, you expect a smooth implementation from your foot to the motor. The electronic throttle control ...

Toyota, which last week recalled 2.3 million vehicles in the United States to fix sticking gas pedals, faces lawsuits that link so-called sudden-acceleration problem to other causes. At least three ...

Part 1 of this 3-part series described how a model-driven development process and virtual prototyping tools help address the challenges of implementing a DFSS methodology in a complex automotive ...

Motorcycles are becoming more complex—in addition to electric versions, there's greater focus on rider security/safety. The electromechanical switch is vital in these apps to ensure tight product ...