The modern bicycle drivetrain has stayed fairly conventional over the years, with the design using a chain (or more recently a belt) delivering power from the crankset to the rear wheel as the bike is pedaled (or in rare cases, a shaft drive), and for the most part that hasn’t … [continued]
Regenerative braking is an important feature found in electric vehicles, and Tesla is now looking to make its regen braking more adjustable for its drivers (again). In late 2020, Tesla got rid of the ability to select a “Low” regenerative braking option, but the company is reportedly looking to re-deploy … [continued]
In some ways, EVs are the same as other cars. Four wheels, doors, seats, windows…all basically the same thing, but pushed around by a different drive system. But, under the sheet metal and behind the other covers, they can be quite different. Porsche Group engineers are developing advanced concepts of … [continued]
New to electric vehicles? Here are 5 electric vehicle terms and concepts you need to know! All over the world, electric vehicles (EVs) are getting more and more popular. More vehicle manufacturers are adding EVs to their lineups and new models are hitting the market every week. With this surge … [continued]
One of the best thing about electric and hybrid vehicles is that the energy doesn’t get completely wasted when you need to brake. By using an electric motor as a generator, you can slow a vehicle down and put some of that kinetic energy into a battery pack so you … [continued]
A few days ago, Volkswagen let us know how the braking system operates on its upcoming ID.4 crossover. Unlike many EVs, the company optimizes for coasting instead of regenerative braking. When used properly by the driver, this maximizes range. Of course, the system also allows the driver to choose more regenerative braking if they want it.
Regenerative braking is one feature of an electric car that takes some getting used. Once you do, you will never want to be without it.
Eric Way recently uploaded a review video of the Chevy Bolt’s regenerative braking to YouTube. It contains many comments and insights about how the regenerative braking system works, so it seemed natural to reach out to him for more details. Thankfully, he obliged and we are excited to share what … [continued]
The coming 2016 Chevy Volt will feature, as standard, the Regen On Demand regenerative braking system that was first utilized by the company in the Cadillac ELR, according to recent reports. Up until now, the Chevy Volt has of course made use of regenerative braking, but there’s been no way for the driver … [continued]
On the heels of the Consumer Reports confirmation that Tesla’s software update for the Model 3 improved braking distances, Edmunds also took to the track to confirm if the change had indeed improved vehicle braking times in other Model 3 vehicles.
