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A number of recent events with flight software and cockpit systems interference leads me to believe these two industries are not too dissimilar when it comes to keeping up with and managing the risks of complicated fly-by or drive-by-wire technologies.
Christine Negroni: Wing Cracks and Cars That Won't Stop Christine Negroni 2012
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Accidents attributed to unintended acceleration have been blamed on sticky throttle pedals, floor mats which held the throttle open, problems with the drive-by-wire system and more.
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Most enticing, the Volta features a unique drive-by-wire control system that allows any of the three - yes, three - front seat occupants to assume control of the vehicle just by having said controls moved in front of them.
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It is most definitely an electrical issue in the drive-by-wire system.
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The drive-by-wire system, which is derived from airplanes "fly-by-wire" systems, are susceptible to the same interference.
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I can honestly say that I still enjoy driving the Rav4 when I get the chance, its still as comfortable as the day we got it last year, still gets great mileage, and Im not overly worried about the issue with the drive-by-wire sticking.
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Most enticing, the Volta features a unique drive-by-wire control system that allows any of the three - yes, three - front seat occupants to assume control of the vehicle just by having said controls moved in front of them.
Archive 2008-02-01 2008
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Unless Toyota brakes are drive-by-wire (last time I checked, brake pedals were still mechanically linked to the master brake cylinder, power assisted, hydraulically actuated and 4-channel modulated by ABS to the 4 calipers), for a floored accelerator to result in inoperable (or even ineffective) brakes would mean you would have to experience failure in 2 unrelated vehicle systems simultaneously to be unable to stop the car.
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Using drive-by-wire throttle controls, they can allow the brakes to override the throttle electronically.
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Using drive-by-wire throttle controls, they can allow the brakes to override the throttle electronically.
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