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Motorists, experts say throttles, not floor mats, to blame for sudden acceleration in Toyota, Lexus models

Los Angeles Times - Fri Nov 27, 9:29 pm ET

Amid widening concern over acceleration events, Toyota has cited 'floor mat entrapment.' But reports point to another potential cause: the electronic throttles that have replaced mechanical systems. Eric Weiss was stopped at a busy Long Beach intersection last month when he said his 2008 Toyota Tacoma pickup unexpectedly started accelerating, forcing him to stand on the brakes to keep the ...