Glossary / General

steer by wire

45 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Steer‑by‑wire means the steering wheel is connected to the wheels by computer signals instead of a physical cable.

Technical Definition

Steer‑by‑wire replaces the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and wheels with electronic controls, allowing for more flexible design and safety features.

Hear It Discussed

"And so the guy was like, you're wrong about Cybertruck because you said it was the first car with direct, with, that was ever had steer by wire."
The Tesla Model S Is More Important Than You Think — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 235 The Carmudgeon Show 02:43

"But the fact is, it drives like basically every other EV. Like it doesn't like steer by wire. I admit is interesting, but I don't like it."
Reviewed: Lucid Gravity; SP40 Restomod The Smoking Tire 15:55

"It comes standard with a Lingxi digital chassis, steer by wire, and rear wheel steering. Cutting the turning radius to 4.85 meters."
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