Topic: regenerative braking
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Electric Bike Regen Is Possible With This Genius Trick
CHARGE has innovated a simple mechanical redesign that enables regenerative braking in popular geared hub motors, a long-standing industry limitation, by connecting the disc brake rotor to the motor's internal gear carrier instead of its outer shell. This system uses the brake lever and pads as a...
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Feds Reject Tesla One-Pedal Driving Recall Petition
The NHTSA has denied a petition to recall Tesla vehicles, finding no evidence that the one-pedal driving feature or vehicle systems cause sudden unintended acceleration. One-pedal driving uses regenerative braking to slow the car when the driver lifts off the accelerator, a design approach also u...
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Tesla's Pop Culture Features: Sentry Mode, Plaid & Mad Max Origins
A leaked 2021 Tesla software prototype showcased a highly customizable, smartphone-like interface with resizable apps and multiple home screens, a vision that was significantly scaled back in the final, more conservative v11 release. The upcoming Tesla Cybercab robotaxi will feature a true brake-...
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Rivian's Revolutionary E-Bike Redefines Electric Cycling
Rivian's new brand, Also, has launched the TM-B electric bicycle, TM-Q electric quad bike, and Alpha Wave helmet, aiming to innovate urban mobility with enhanced safety and connectivity features. The TM-B e-bike features a unique pedal-by-wire DreamRide drivetrain, modular design for cargo and pa...
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BMW's Electric M3 Promises a New Level of Performance
BMW's first fully electric M3, launching in 2027, will be a quad-motor sports sedan built on the new 800-volt Neue Klasse platform, designed to set a new performance benchmark. The car features an innovative four-motor drivetrain that can switch between all-wheel and rear-wheel drive, alongside a...
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Hyundai's In-Hub Motors Dominate on Ice
In-wheel motor technology, with origins dating back over a century, is advancing past commercial setbacks, with Elaphe demonstrating its tangible benefits like precise torque vectoring and instantaneous traction control on low-friction surfaces. The system's core advantage is software-controlled ...
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