[TankerKC]

The gear knob on a Prius isn’t attached to the transmission. It is simply an input to the computer. Freaky!

That sort of setup is unworkable.

:)

[steve86]

If the F16 was stuck with the same automotive design, prototyping and testing protocol that the Prius is it WOULD be unworkable. Fly-by-wire seems to be too sophisticated and trouble prone at this stage in time for cars and riding lawnmowers.