Electronic Throttle Control

Dr. Qi van Eikema Hommes

4/17/2012
 Throttle Body Evolution
Mechanical Throttle Body Electronic Throttle Body

Cam

• Cam hardware design is on • Easy to change software calibration to

critical path to deliver drive deliver any drive characteristics
characteristics. desired.
• Cable from gas pedal to • Eliminates cable packaging issue and
throttle body affects under mechanical degradation.
hood packaging. • Drive by Wire.

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 Mechanical Throttle Body

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 How Does ETC Work

Source: http://factsanddetails.com/japan.php?itemid=1801&catid=24&subcatid=157
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 Source: NASA Technical Report for NHTSA Toyota UA Investigation

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 Mass Air Flow Sensor

Air

Engine

Cruise Control
Adaptive
Cruise Control
ABS HEGO

Brake Exhaust
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