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MetroMPG · 06-28-2011, 12:09 PM

One minor problem with Tesla's regen is it's on the rear wheels! The harder you brake, the less traction you have at the back.

And I assume there's anti-skid logic in the regen code.

06-28-2011, 12:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
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