A number of variations may include a system, method, a non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions thereon executable by an electronic processor to implement functionality comprising enhancing the curvature capability of a tertiary rack and pinion actuator by using brake-to-steer while the tertiary rack and pinion actuator is operating.

An electromechanical actuator package for actuating a brake assembly is provided. The electromechanical actuator package may include: a motor having a motor body and a motor rotation shaft protruding from the motor body; a drive mechanism connecting the motor rotation shaft to an actuator output via a drive component; a circuit board; and a housing enclosing the motor, the drive mechanism, and the circuit board, wherein the circuit board is positioned between the drive component and the motor body.

A system including a computer having a processor and a memory. The memory includes instructions executable by the processor to, upon actuating movement of a steering element of a vehicle, measure a torque applied to the steering element in a direction opposite the actuated movement. In response to a determination that the torque is less than a predetermined threshold, the processor actuates a component of the vehicle.

A decoupled driver controls module is configured to be selectively attached to and repositionable within a vehicle, and includes a pedal/steering integration structure configured to removably couple to the vehicle, a steer-by-wire steering column, and a steering column feedback actuator configured to provide one or more signals indicative of a steering angle of the steering column. A brake-by-wire brake pedal is pivotally coupled to the pedal/steering integration structure, and a brake pedal feedback actuator is operably associated with the brake pedal. A throttle-by-wire accelerator pedal is pivotally coupled to the pedal/steering integration structure, and a throttle position sensor is operably associated with the accelerator pedal. The decoupled driver controls module is configured as a single unit that can be installed into and selectively removed from the vehicle to facilitate repair/service or repositioning of the decoupled driver controls module within the vehicle.