Electronic throttle systems employ an electric motor to position a throttle plate, regulating engine airflow without mechanical linkage to the accelerator pedal. Control strategies have evolved from ...

The automotive industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity in electronic throttle control is driven by factors such as increased demand for advanced driver-assistance systems, ...

Toyota has retained Exponent, a well-respected engineering and scientific consulting firm, to conduct a comprehensive, independent analysis of Toyota and Lexus vehicles using the ETCS-i system ...

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 ...

How does electronic throttle control work? What is drive by wire? How does a gas pedal work? This video explains how an electronic drive by wire gas pedal system works, and the components involved.

The US Department of Transportation has ruled out electronic faults as the cause of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles. The announcement followed a 10-month study that enlisted NASA engineers ...