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Definition[]

Brake-by-wire

“ would substitute sensors, computers, and actuators for pumps, hoses, fluids, and master cylinders. These systems would eliminate the direct mechanical connection between the pedal and the brakes by activating motors on each wheel.[1] ”

References[]

  1. ↑ The Safety Challenge and Promise of Automotive Electronics: Insights from Unintended Acceleration, at 61.
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