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accelerator pedal

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Noun1.accelerator pedalaccelerator pedal - a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"
accelerator, gas pedal, throttle, gas, gun
aeroplane, airplane, plane - an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; "the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane"
auto, automobile, car, motorcar, machine - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"
foot lever, foot pedal, treadle, pedal - a lever that is operated with the foot


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Coming up on a sharp curve as you drive your HMMWV is not the best time to find out the accelerator pedal linkage is sticking.
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They used a potentiometer as the accelerator pedal, and included a neutral position that commanded zero torque.
Present at the creation: Dr. George Gelb and his colleagues created a ... by Sawyer, Christopher A. / Automotive Design & Production
The accelerator pedal doesn't speed up and slow down the engine as much as it increases or decreases the revolutions per minute of the motors.
In your dreams by Anderson, Dan / Farm Journal
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