Electronic Throttle Control (ETC): A Cost Effective System for improved Emissions, Fuel Economy, and Driveability 960338
This paper shows that the functional integration of Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) into the engine control strategy allows improvements of emissions and fuel economy without making compromises in respect of driveability. A cost effective way for realizing ETC is the integration of the control electronics into the engine control unit (ECU). The paper describes the consequences of such an integration for the ECU hardware and software. Special attention is given to the ETC related safety aspects. Another chapter discusses different technologies for the throttle actuator drive. This is followed by a brief description of a suitable control strategy for a throttle actuator. Finally the paper gives also an overview about current status and development trends of accelerator pedal sensors necessary for ETC.
Citation: Streib, H. and Bischof, H., "Electronic Throttle Control (ETC): A Cost Effective System for improved Emissions, Fuel Economy, and Driveability," SAE Technical Paper 960338, 1996, https://doi.org/10.4271/960338. Download Citation
Author(s):
Hans-Martin Streib, Hubert Bischof
Affiliated:
Robert Bosch GmbH
Pages: 10
Event:
International Congress & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Electronic Engine Control Technologies-PT-73, Electronic Engine Controls 1996-SP-1149
Related Topics:
Electronic throttle control
Fuel economy
Computer software and hardware
Sensors and actuators
Electronic control units
Throttles
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