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 ...

Throttle-by-wire, brake-by-wire and steer-by-wire. In the auto industry, it means using an electrical or electromechanical connection as opposed to mechanical linkages to control the vehicle's systems ...

Among these applications is a linear actuator used in a throttle control system designed specifically for harsh environments. This particular linear actuator is used to control the power to a cement ...

Engine vacuum is most common source of power for throttle actuators The cruise control system controls the speed of a car the same way as a person does — by adjusting the throttle position. But cruise ...

The BMW E92 M3 is a solid and rewarding car to own, but like many high-performance models, it has a couple of well-known weak points. Rod bearings are one, and throttle actuator failure is the other.