Electric Feel: Nissan Digitizes Steering, But the Wheel Remains [Tech Dept.]

So-called "by-wire" controls, which replace a mechanical connection between driver and automobile with an electronic signal, have become commonplace. Electronic throttles are now ubiquitous, braking is increasingly dependent on electronic circuits, and even window switches have become computer controlled. Steering systems haven't gone completely by-wire for good reason: It's a little scary to imagine front wheels that may or may not respond to the driver's inputs, depending on a computer's whim. READ MORE ›› from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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