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I’ve contemplated a modified one-pedal scheme. The accelerator pedal could a haptic mechanism such that a smallish force could hold it at the neutral point and

by amluto 1y ago

I’ve contemplated a modified one-pedal scheme. The accelerator pedal could a haptic mechanism such that a smallish force could hold it at the neutral point and a significantly larger force would be needed to depress it into acceleration territory. This would allow light foot pressure to maintain speed without constantly oscillating a bit. “Neutral” could be defined as zero motor power, constant speed, or something else — there’s plenty of room for experimentation.

beAbU 1y ago
So a haptic detent making it easy for the driver to sense where the "maintain current speed" position on the pedal is? This position will depend on the current speed and the road incline. The detent will have to move around and the driver will have to then move the pedal into this new position. At that point you have cruise control with extra steps. Unless I'm misunderstanding you?