UncleCreepy
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Brilliant. Maybe they should apply a low-pass filter to the steering wheel, too. The longevity of the front tires would increase significantly, plus we would increase battery life for not using the power steering as much.The throttle position moves hundreds of times per second. It's not just when you think in your head it is moving. It is never static. When the throttle reacts 50% faster, there are many more spikes and draws than exist with a slower and smoother reaction.
If my right foot oscillated around a median only half as much as in the graphic you posted, I'd be more worried about my health than the throttle response.
Btw: the A/D converter for the accelerator runs at 100 samples per second, so the presumed "hundreds of times per second" don't really matter.
Just to be clear, I see where you're coming from when you say that filtering the spikes makes a difference. I just doubt that those spikes occur at a significant rate or amplitude. Can you cite a reputable source that supports your claim?