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But the important thing isn't that the mechanical brakes exist, it's that they get used. Presumably with computers driving cars and regional coordination, you
by gozur88 9y ago
But the important thing isn't that the mechanical brakes exist, it's that they get used. Presumably with computers driving cars and regional coordination, you would have cars doing mostly regenerative braking and reserve the mechanical brakes for emergencies.
- mikeash 9y agoIndeed, and this is more or less how it is already. Hybrid and EV drivers report their brakes lasting far, far longer.