So the steering is literally “drive by wire”?
That is kinda scary.
It’s not really “drive by wire,” it’s just electrically assisted instead of hydraulically:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_steering#Electric_systems
A lot of cars are using it now, mostly small ones but I’ve seen where Chevy has a couple of full-size Silverado proof-of-concept test vehicles with electric power steering. I like the concept, it seems like there’s less stuff to go wrong and less parasitic losses on the engine with no hydraulic pump to drive.
}:-)4