Steer-by-Wire 2015: What’s driving the Technology?

Why is there a disparity between apparent consumer demand and manufacturers’ desire to use drive by wire technology? The answer, perhaps, is autonomous vehicles. The Mercedes F 015 concept vehicle use a steer by wire system in autonomous driving mode, and the all-electric vehicle is an example of how steer by wire can be integrated into a wider system. The vehicle allows the driver to become a passenger by turning the front seat to face other occupants, while the car takes care of the... To continue reading this story Click Here