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To: Dr. Sivana
You left out Drive By Wire steering.

There is no redundancy if the system fails or the vehicle dies while driving.

Plenty of YT vids of vehicles in the shop and steering wheel goes crazy.

11 posted on 05/13/2025 9:37:14 AM PDT by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
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To: Deaf Smith
You left out Drive By Wire steering.

I haven't been exposed to that one yet. The closest I have experienced to a DBW failure is losing a tie rod end. Of course you still have tie rod ends even with drive by wire, and I doubt that the computer can handle that gracefully.

What it comes down to is this: combustion engine automobiles are essentially mechanical. Most mechanical failures are gradual (engine noises, car drifting to the left, excess tire wear), while electronic failures, though less frequent are often catastrophic, and with no warning.

That works fine as long as you service your car like a commercial airplane, and are willing to compromise on complete ownership of the vehicle. And have money. Lots of money.
14 posted on 05/13/2025 9:45:29 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: Deaf Smith
You left out Drive By Wire steering. There is no redundancy if the system fails or the vehicle dies while driving. Plenty of YT vids of vehicles in the shop and steering wheel goes crazy.

Somebody made "drive by wire steering"?

That's insane.

20 posted on 05/13/2025 10:03:21 AM PDT by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
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