A shipbuilding company making diesel-powered freighters was having problems with their throttle control system. Vibrations and a harsh operating environment were introducing play into throttle ...

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.

Here's an obvious statement for a racer: The throttle is your friend. It's a simple enough apparatus, a series of linkages from the gas pedal to the carburetor that allow you to control fuel flow to ...