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How Lexus Fixed Tesla's Bad Idea: Steer-By-Wire Yoke

Engineering Explained · 7M views · 2023-03-17 · 14:28

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Overview

Engineering Explained compares Lexus's steer-by-wire yoke on the RZ 450e with Tesla's yoke. It covers how steer-by-wire works and how variable steering ratios address the yoke's flaws.

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HN points to it to explain how steer-by-wire is implemented and why variable steering ratio is its benefit.

Recommended by 1 HN people across 1 months · HN mentions 2023–2024

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Cars, EVs & motorcyclesUX & UI design
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steer by wirelexustesla yokevariable steering ratioautomotive

What people said

gambiting · 2023-12 · Recommendation

>>What's the upside? A much easier to manouver car, because you can get true variable speed ratio steering. It's explained really well here: [VIDEO] Tbh I still think it's a bit of a silly idea. But it's not completely without its merits(the one done by Tesla was though - that was completely entirely pointless).

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gambiting · 2024-02 · Reference

Does it have a backup link? According to this video: [VIDEO] There isn't a mechanical connection of any kind - the car just relies on triple(!) Backup for every component, including three fully independent power sources.

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ed_balls · 2023-11 · Reference

Steer by wire is ok. We had all pedals by wire for ages. Hopefully they won't screw up the implementation again [VIDEO]

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