Topic: mechanical linkages

Introduction Drive-by-wire or X-by-wire refers to a mechanical system controlled by electrical or electronic signals rather than by a direct mechanical connection. This technology is increasingly being used in modern automobiles to replace the conventional mechanical control systems like hydraulic brakes, throttle and gear shifts with electronic control units. While this technology was initially used for fly-by-wire flight controls for aircraft, it is now widely being adopted by automakers to m...