Drive-By-Wire

Drive-By-Wire (DBW) is acceleration technology that is used to replace mechanical connections linking the accelerator with the engine. Drive-by-Wire was first pioneered in Formula 1 racing car engine Honda and Honda's CART. Currently, DBW also been applied in commercial products, Honda, among other New Honda Accord and Honda New CR-V and Honda New Jazz RS. Technology Drive-By-Wire provides smoother acceleration for the vehicle that will also affect the level of fuel efficiency. In addition, the technology also prevents the occurrence of spikes DBW torque shock due to excessive even though the driver stepped accelerator suddenly. This provides security and comfort levels are higher in bad road conditions or when parked. When the car starts moving or is at low speed, technology, Drive-By-Wire set so that no acceleration in the increase of torque due to shock, although the driver stepped on the treadle abruptly.

In addition, when the car is in high speed, the system will set the throttle DBW become larger through the accelerator, resulting in more powerful acceleration.

A technology known as drive-by-wire, also called "x-by-wire" or simply "by-wire," could change the way people drive. A car with this type of system would rely mainly on electronics to control a wide range of vehicle operations, including acceleration, braking and, as mentioned in our earlier example, steering. Conventional cars mainly use hydraulic and mechanical technology to conduct these same basic vehicle operations, and although the systems are powerful, they can be overly complex, inefficient and conducive to wear and tear over the years.If drivers could simply get accustomed to the idea, drive-by-wire systems have the potential to increase comfort, functionality and safety during the drive. Computers and sensors would analyze commands and instruct vehicles on exactly what to do. And by-wire systems have an environmental angle, too, since the technology could improve fuel economy and reduce or improve engine emissions. The term also might be familiar to aviation enthusiasts, since airplanes have used systems called "fly-by-wire" since the 1990s. That technology, just like drive-by-wire, uses electrical wires to control the normal operations of a plane.How does drive-by-wire in a car work? How can drivers speed up, slow down and steer with just a network of wires? Is it safe, or are there concerns over drive-by-wire systems?