Why has electronic throttle become an indispensable intelligent control core in gasoline and new energy vehicles?
Publish Time: 2025-05-20
In the context of the rapid transformation of the modern automobile industry to intelligence and electrification, electronic throttle, as a key component in the engine or motor control system, is gradually replacing the traditional mechanical cable throttle and becoming one of the core technologies to improve driving experience, enhance vehicle performance and safety. Especially in gasoline vehicles and new energy vehicles, electronic throttle has demonstrated excellent product advantages with its high precision, high stability and intelligent output capabilities.First, electronic throttle has a wide operating voltage adaptation range, with a power supply voltage of 5V±0.5V, which can maintain stable operation when the vehicle power supply system fluctuates, avoiding signal deviation or malfunction caused by voltage instability. This is especially important for the complex electronic control system of new energy vehicles, ensuring the coordination of the vehicle power system.Secondly, the product has strong environmental adaptability, with an operating temperature range of -40℃～85℃. Whether it is in the extremely cold northern region or the hot and hot zone, it can operate normally and will not be affected by extreme climate. This high reliability makes it suitable for automotive applications under various complex working conditions, meeting the high standards of modern automobiles for component weather resistance.In terms of energy consumption control, the power consumption of electronic throttle is less than 15mA, reflecting its energy-saving and high-efficiency characteristics. For new energy vehicles, low power consumption means longer driving range; for fuel vehicles, it helps to reduce the power load of the entire vehicle and improve energy utilization efficiency. This feature is also in line with the current development trend of green and low-carbon in the automotive industry.The core function of electronic throttle lies in its precise control capability. It has an independent linearity of ±2%, which can achieve a high degree of consistency between the accelerator pedal opening and the output signal, ensuring that the vehicle can respond accurately and quickly when the driver steps on the accelerator. At the same time, the product supports programmable proportional electrical signal output and provides two signal output modes: analog and/or PWM, which is compatible with different types of ECUs (electronic control units) and is widely used in various powertrain systems.From a safety perspective, electronic throttle has built-in multiple protection mechanisms, including overvoltage protection, reverse polarity protection, and short circuit protection. These designs effectively prevent damage caused by line failure or accidental misconnection, and improve the overall stability and service life of the system. In addition, the non-contact sensing structure makes it wear-free, with a theoretical service life of more than 10 million times, which greatly reduces the subsequent maintenance cost and extends the service life.It is worth mentioning that the electronic throttle adopts a wear-free, non-contact design, which not only improves durability, but also significantly improves driving smoothness and response speed. Compared with traditional mechanical throttles, electronic throttles can better cooperate with functions such as automatic cruise, energy recovery, and intelligent driving assistance, and are important basic components for realizing intelligent control of automobiles.In summary, electronic throttle has become an indispensable key control module in modern gasoline vehicles and new energy vehicles with its multiple advantages such as wide voltage adaptability, wide temperature range working ability, low power consumption design, high linearity output, multi-signal interface adaptation, multiple safety protection mechanisms and ultra-long service life. Whether in improving driving comfort, enhancing power response, or ensuring driving safety, electronic throttle plays an irreplaceable role. With the continuous development of automotive electronic technology, electronic throttle will play a more important role in the future smart travel field.
