How many of you have had your computer lock up for no apparent reason?
Now, with that in mind, how about that Airbus airplane that crashed into trees when the pilots could not override the computerized controls.
Take all of that in consideration, KNOWING that the day will come when your “green” car with the computerized brakes, throttle controls along with everything else has a “glitch” that may kill you.
NO! NO! NO! When I step on the brakes I want a MECHANICAL connection to the braking system...not some type of sensor.
When I step on the gas pedal, I want a MECHANICAL connection to the throttle body or injector pump.
Technology is great when it proves itself beyond doubt. Now days, you are the test rat for our various systems and products turned out in today’s market. Remember, they use computers to simulate and design these devices and the statement “garbage in...garbage out” is not truer than ever.
See post #3
Not only that, but an actuary beforehand factored in the cost of x number of test 'rats falling for the bait.
I am a software developer by trade, and I’ll tell you this, I NEVER EVER EVER want to operate a vehicle driven by software and not mechanical linkage for its primary systems.
Yes, Mechanical systems can fail, but software bugs are far too common in large complex systems, and the more complex the systems, the more likely you will break something else trying to fix a problem when it is found. Most are usually nothing more than annoyances, but in a vehicle, no thanks prefer not to take the chance.
I love software, and am far from being tech unsavvy or phobic, but I just don’t trust complete fly by wire systems. I’ve seen too many things go wonky between software and hardware glitches over the years. Sensor screws up and starts sending the wrong data, you can wind up in a world of hurt. Path in software never tested under 1 in a million conditions and behaves in way not anticipated... etc.
Just update your gas throttle virus definitions when prompted and back up your brake pedal every now and then, and you'll be just fine.