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Drive-by-wire question

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by hybridtwins, Aug 21, 2009.

  1. hybridtwins

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    Throttle-by-wire question

    IIRC I saw something in this forum to the effect that the gen1 Prius uses a mechanical contact wiper along a resistor as means of throttle control.

    If this is correct, it seems a bit retro even for a 2002 model; an optical or magnetic (Hall effect?) solution would've been better.

    Has this design been changed in the newer Prius generations?
     
    #1 hybridtwins, Aug 21, 2009
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    Gen2 Prius went to a set of Hall effect sensors. I would assume the Gen3 uses a similar design.
     
    #2 dogfriend, Aug 22, 2009
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