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Old 06-05-2018, 01:59 PM   #390 (permalink)
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It must be a fairly difficult engineering challenge to blend regen in with mechanically actuated braking. The only way I can figure to do it would be brake by wire, which I'm not sure is legal or safe.

Brake feel consistency is very important regardless of state of charge.

The Prius has a wonky brake transition from regen to friction that isn't smooth and still catches me somewhat by surprise.
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