New cars are confusing. With all the computers, sensors, and gadgets, it may seem like there's some sort of magical witchcraft taking place under the hood. We're here to show you how modern automotive ...

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 ...

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 ...

Electronic throttle control is a drive-by-wire system that replaces a conventional cable-actuated throttle body with an electronic set-up. In a conventional throttle configuration, such as that found ...

Electronic Throttle Bodies are used in traditional internal combustion engines to control the speed of the motor. This device consists of a valve attached to a spring and driven by a motor. This ...

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 ...

Many lament the phasing out of the simple Bowden cable-operated throttle. There is, after all, often an immense amount of gratification to be derived from what could feel like a direct, responsive ...

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 ...

As the world's largest automaker recalls millions of cars to replace sticky accelerator pedals, safety questions arise related to car electronics. Brooke Crothers writes about mobile computer systems, ...