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This is exactly my point. Establishing that regenerative braking is "especially helpful" for a particular driving context feels like a conclusion one could not
by monkeyfacebag 5y ago
This is exactly my point. Establishing that regenerative braking is "especially helpful" for a particular driving context feels like a conclusion one could not reach during a test drive.
More likely that the author got some talking points and maybe even data from the fine folks at Rivian.
- op00to 5y agoYes, that’s how these things usually work. Though usually the writer doesn’t handle covering the talking points like checking off a to do list.
- fsckboy 5y agoI think the article is pure PR. however, automatically engaging regenerative breaking is especially helpful for mimicking a manual transmission (without freewheel/overdrive). It's a desirable characteristic for sporty driving styles. my favorite piece of BS is "they've flipped the script!" I hope not, people already know what they want a pickup to do: haul their stuff around. They don't want their stuff hauling their pickup around, for example.
- rconti 5y agoExcept it mimicks downshifting a transmission where you can have different gear ratios at each wheel, dynamically! It's the perfect application of this tech. Yes, it's a puff piece, but that doesn't mean there's not truth behind it.
- gbronner 5y agoAlso, perfect traction control at each wheel. And the ability to do tank turns, or to get out of deep snow/sand