Tesla OTA Update Reinstates Low Regenerative Braking Mode
25 Apr 2023, 17:30 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla 2023.6.100.1 update comes with new features, including the return of the Low regenerative braking mode that was taken away in 2020
Polestar 2 Owner's Bad Luck Is a Reminder for EV Drivers To Press Brake Pedal in Winter
4 Feb 2023, 16:22 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Driving an all-electric car right now can be cheaper than running an internal combustion engine vehicle. But you should be a little more careful when it’s cold
Professional Racer Blasts Tesla for Its Regenerative Braking Claims
25 Jan 2023, 18:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Craig Coker, who races a Tesla Model S Plaid UP on the most demanding racetracks, dismisses Tesla claims that regenerative braking unlocks longer track sessions
Regenerative Braking May Be Making Teslas More Prone to Aquaplaning
14 Dec 2022, 17:54 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / To be fair, the Model Y is the one presenting more cases of aquaplaning caused by the substantial speed reduction from the electric motors
Owner Sells 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, Goes Back to Gas Car
4 Sep 2022, 13:46 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / 2022 Tesla Model 3 owner trades it in for a Genesis G70 3.3T model after only six months, because the EV was becoming a headache. This also isn't the first case
Game-Changing Rail Car Acts as a Mobile, Self-Powered System for Carbon Capture
22 Jul 2022, 03:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Researchers and a U.S.-based company have developed a pioneering rail car that can capture huge amounts of CO2, powered only by the train's regenerative braking
Tesla's New Software Update Includes Regenerative Braking in Autopilot
26 Jan 2022, 08:52 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Tesla's Autopilot software update will now better use regenerative braking for higher efficiency and a smoother driving experience
Tesla Model S Plaid Track Mode Tested: Hits 173-MPH, Does Insane Donuts
10 Jan 2022, 13:59 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Brooks Weisblat of DragTimes got the chance to test a Tesla Model S Plaid with the new update that includes Track Mode, he hits 173 mph and does insane donuts
So Making EVs Is Easy, Right? An Engineer Shows How Wrong That Is
11 Sep 2021, 07:51 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / David Twohig wrote an article on LinkedIn that tries to kill five of the most persistent myths about electric car manufacturing out there.
How To Take a Range Anxiety-Free Road Trip in an Electric Vehicle
2 Aug 2021, 15:25 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Although road tripping in an EV is not as worry-free as it is in a gas-powered car, these simple tips can easily cure range anxiety
One Pedal Driving: What Is It, How It Works, and What Are Its Advantages
25 Mar 2021, 08:24 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / EVs and plug-in hybrids enable those behind the wheel to drive using just the accelerator pedal; we explore how they brake and what technologies are involved
A Closer Look at the All-New 2021 Toyota Sienna's Versatile Hybrid Powertrain
7 Dec 2020, 15:05 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Toyota brings a redesigned Sienna for the 2021 model year and it comes with a standard hybrid powertrain that requires no stops or plugs to recharge
The Indestructible UBCO 2x2 E-bikes Should be Drafted by Armies Around the World
20 Nov 2020, 15:50 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This e-bike features a 3.1kWh battery and can carry 330lbs. for a distance up to 75 miles. It’s strong enough to even be used by armed forces.
What is Brake-by-Wire and How it Works
31 Oct 2020, 16:40 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Brake-by-wire technology is here and is coming to a car near you. The system blends electronics with conventional hydraulics to offer efficient braking.
EV Regenerative Braking For Dummies
9 Oct 2020, 09:47 UTC · By: Teodor Ferseta / Regenerative braking is one of the many technologies that made electric and hybrid cars a viable option for today's roads. What's there to know about it?
Understanding Conventional Friction Brakes and the Regenerative Braking System
4 Oct 2020, 17:40 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / In a world where conventional brakes are being replaced by regenerative braking system we take a look at the differences between the tho
Why Drum Brakes Make Sense on EVs
2 Oct 2020, 16:09 UTC · By: Teodor Ferseta / When employed on electric vehicles, the many advantages drum brakes offer outweigh their faults. The list of EVs where this setup is used gets longer.
How the Audi e-tron Energy Recuperation System Works
19 Aug 2018, 07:51 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Audi released the first details on the recuperation system on the e-tron electric SUV, saying the system is responsible for 30 percent of the total range.
Who Needs Superchargers When You Can Charge a Tesla by Towing It?
14 Nov 2016, 12:42 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / This is a video that could very well fall into the "don't try this at home category" since you'd risk voiding your car's warranty if anything went wrong
2017 Chevrolet Bolt One-Pedal Driving Mode Made Possible by Regenerative Braking
7 Sep 2016, 13:01 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / By using one of the four available one-pedal driving modes, Chevrolet Bolt owners can squeeze up to 5 percent more range from the heavily-anticipated model