A highly prized or admired vehicle that is parked in front of your home. Represents the achievement of success and shows prestige.
by yes juanito yes January 31, 2015
Get the dream in the driveway mug."Drive-By-Wire," or Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) is a system which severs the direct connection between the accelerator pedal and the throttle control in the engine.
Up until recently, most automobiles had a cable attached to the accelerator leading to the throttle which controlled how much of the gas/air mixture went into the cylinders. Nowadays, however, a lot of cars come with Drive-by-wire systems that send a signal to an electric motor that opens and closes the throttle. You can find this technology in such new cars as the Honda Fit and the BMW Mini Cooper.
This makes a lot of options such as Cruise-control and anti-lock braking easier for the manufacturer to install.
Drive-by-wire doesn't necessarily have to associate itself with just the throttle, however. In the near future, we'll be seeing cars with drive-by-wire steering, brakes, and many other systems that would normally be controlled by the driver.
One of the most prominent examples today is the Toyota Prius. It requires drive-by-wire systems for its Hybrid-Synergy Drive because of the complications of succesfully integrating electric motors and a gasoline engine to provide a smooth ride while returning high fuel mileage.
Some say that this technology is dangerous and destroys the connection between the driver and the auto. This is not entirely true, as many fail-safe devices have been installed to prevent tragedy from a simple breakdown.
Up until recently, most automobiles had a cable attached to the accelerator leading to the throttle which controlled how much of the gas/air mixture went into the cylinders. Nowadays, however, a lot of cars come with Drive-by-wire systems that send a signal to an electric motor that opens and closes the throttle. You can find this technology in such new cars as the Honda Fit and the BMW Mini Cooper.
This makes a lot of options such as Cruise-control and anti-lock braking easier for the manufacturer to install.
Drive-by-wire doesn't necessarily have to associate itself with just the throttle, however. In the near future, we'll be seeing cars with drive-by-wire steering, brakes, and many other systems that would normally be controlled by the driver.
One of the most prominent examples today is the Toyota Prius. It requires drive-by-wire systems for its Hybrid-Synergy Drive because of the complications of succesfully integrating electric motors and a gasoline engine to provide a smooth ride while returning high fuel mileage.
Some say that this technology is dangerous and destroys the connection between the driver and the auto. This is not entirely true, as many fail-safe devices have been installed to prevent tragedy from a simple breakdown.
by tony gagnon November 5, 2006
Get the drive-by-wire mug.When you are doing a girl doggy style and you spit on her back, so she think you came, and when she turns around you explode your load on her face.
Dude last night I totally pulled a Philidelphia Drive-By on Karen! She is really pissed at me now, cause i made her swallow.
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Get the Philidelphia Drive-By mug.A term coined on the internet, most likely at either Something Awful, 4chan, or YTMND.
Generally refers to a girl with ample breasts and/or buttocks, implying that these would be an adequate substitute for airbags. Most often applies to anime girls, due to the fact that many are drawn with breasts twice the size of one's head. This term can be applied to women irl, though caution should be exercised.
Generally refers to a girl with ample breasts and/or buttocks, implying that these would be an adequate substitute for airbags. Most often applies to anime girls, due to the fact that many are drawn with breasts twice the size of one's head. This term can be applied to women irl, though caution should be exercised.
Bob: Forget D cups, those things are freaking GG! And an ass to match, damn!
Ted: Safe driving at its finest, my friend.
Ted: Safe driving at its finest, my friend.
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