XPost: comp.os.linux.misc   
   From: tnp@invalid.invalid   
      
   On 09/12/2025 23:01, Char Jackson wrote:   
   > Within the last few years, they've been replaced by a TPS, throttle   
   > position sensor, that simply provides an electrical representation of   
   > the throttle position to the ECU. They seem to call it TBW, throttle by   
   > wire.   
   >   
   Something has to modulate the air input on a petrol engine.   
      
   I dont think they use servos.   
   On a diesel, well its different.   
      
   > Clutches have been hydraulic for quite a few years, so that cable is   
   > gone, as well. Good riddance to all of them. It's one less maintenance   
   > item.   
      
   I haven't seen a mechanically coupled  clutch (or brakes) on a 4 wheeled   
   vehicle since...forever! 1955 or there about maybe.   
      
   Standard on bikes tho I agree.   
      
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