druck wrote:

> No I wasn't, that's NP trying to move the goal posts of the discussion.
> I was countering his assertion that fly-by-wire throttles and electronic
> controlled gear boxes are used because they are cheaper than the older
> mechanical systems.
>
> Both the electronics and software control are vastly more expensive to
> develop and have higher per unit costs than simple throttle cables, or a
> mechanical gear linkages.

I am not that convinced. It is arguable the least. I am no fan of
electronics in the cars, but I know they replace all kinds of mechanical
systems not only for fuel efficiency.

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