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For the fuel injection and ignition (spark) timing yes, but the camshafts to open and close the valves are still driven by a gear, belt or chain. Even variable valve timing is mostly controled by mechanical or hydraulic means, though I'm guessing some electronics may be involved.


This is about transmissions.


Upthread mentioned camshafts and valves, guess my reply is mostly to that.


FreeValve


Context? What is FreeValve?


It replaces cams with electronic actuators




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