New cars are confusing. With all the computers, sensors, and gadgets, it may seem like there's some sort of magical witchcraft taking place under the hood. We're here to show you how modern automotive ...

If you drive a new truck, especially a diesel-powered rig, you've definitely experienced it: the very short lapse of time between the moment you step down on the throttle pedal and when the truck ...

Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft use a combined throttle and propeller control, known as a power lever, to simplify flight operation, reduce pilot workload, and protect the engine. This single power ...

Here's an obvious statement for a racer: The throttle is your friend. It's a simple enough apparatus, a series of linkages from the gas pedal to the carburetor that allow you to control fuel flow to ...

Modern electronic diesel engines use ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel and have sophisticated fuel management systems that include integrated throttle control. Use of these engines results in ...

Drive-by-wire systems, otherwise known as "electronic control throttle valve" units, are equipped in many newer vehicles. The ECTV units allow the ECU to control the opening and closing of the ...

As you accelerate down the road and use your gas pedal to throttle in the appropriate amount of energy, you expect a smooth implementation from your foot to the motor. The electronic throttle control ...

We began noticing this problem after buying a 2017 Dodge SRT Hellcat Challenger. When we traded the 707-hp Hellcat for a 2023 SRT Super Stock with 807 hp, things went from bad to worse. Controlling ...