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Up-fitted drive-by-wire systems, such as the Paravan Space Drive, have been available since as early as 2003 for existing production vehicles. [6]Several one-off vehicles and concept vehicles implemented steer-by-wire, such as the early-1990s Saab Prometheus, [7] 1996 Mercedes F200, [8] 2001 SKF Filo based on the Opel Zafira, [9] 2003 General Motors Hy-wire, [10] 2005 GM Sequel, [11] 2007 ...
A vehicle equipped with a steer-by-wire system is able to steer some or all of its wheels without a steering column connected to the wheel axles. It is different from electric power steering or power-assist, as those systems still rely on the steering column to mechanically transfer some steering torque to the wheels. [15]
In some markets, the bZ4X is available with an optional steer-by-wire system. [30] The steer-by-wire system was developed for the Chinese market and will be available with a yoke in lieu of a conventional steering wheel. [29] Combined with the low instrument panel, Toyota stated the yoke provides a more open interior. [31]
Soon, the Lexus RZ450e will be the first car sold in America without a shaft connecting the steering wheel and the front wheels. How Toyota Is Making the Case for Steer-By-Wire Skip to main content
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The steer-by-wire system, which Lexus have branded "One Motion Grip" for some markets, comes with a steering yoke and removes the physical connection between the yoke and the steering rack. The position of the yoke is used to drive a motor attached to the steering rack, while a second motor provides feedback to the yoke itself.
The Hy-wire (Hydrogen drive-by-wire) is a concept car from General Motors originally introduced in January 2002. [1] The car runs on hydrogen fuel cells and uses a drive-by-wire system, meaning that the car is controlled electronically. GM asked school children to name the car, and one of them suggested "Hy-wire".
Hornsby's tracked vehicles were given trials as artillery tractors by the British Army on several occasions between 1905 and 1910, but not adopted. The Hornsby tractors pioneered a track-steer clutch arrangement, which is the basis of the modern crawler operation. [citation needed] The patent was purchased by Holt. [citation needed]