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Electric Throttle Actuators Maximize Mechanical Engine Efficiency

Modern electronic diesel engines use ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel and have sophisticated fuel management systems that include integrated throttle control. Use of these engines results in ...
Electronic Design

Choosing the Right Automotive Sensor for Throttle Control

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 ...
Los Angeles Times

Calls grow for throttle safeguard

Reporting from Los Angeles and Washington Ken Bensinger -- Momentum is building for a rule requiring automakers to install brake override systems so drivers can stop ...
EDN

Virtual prototyping boosts model-driven Design for Six Sigma methodology: Part 3 of 3 – Design example: Electronic throttle control

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 ...
Reuters

Toyota believes no problem with electronic throttle

WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> has told Congress that it does not believe there are any problems with electronic throttle control systems in its Toyota and Lexus models. The ...
USNI

Navy Reverting DDGs Back to Physical Throttles, After Fleet Rejects Touchscreen Controls

IBNS helm controls on USS Dewey (DDG-105). US Navy Photo SAN DIEGO – The Navy will begin reverting destroyers back to a physical throttle and traditional helm control system in the next 18 to 24 ...