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Old 10-03-2021, 08:08 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Isaac Zachary View Post
Regen is better than friction braking, but not as efficient as coasting to a stop.
I usually compare regen to those auxiliary exhaust-brakes more often featured on heavy-duty trucks and buses. Relying on regen as an extra safety measure, or to improve control while driving downhill for instance, is quite similar to how the exhaust-brakes are meant to operate.
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