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Old 05-19-2012, 11:54 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
Because the braking effectiveness of electric brakes (regen) depends on the speed with which the rotor rotates. If it's not rotating at all, there's zero braking force - think parking brakes, holding on hills, etc.
Right, which is why i said perfect not use the current.
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