> As the range indicator sank to 20 remaining miles on the way to work, I exited the freeway, hoping that the lower-speed rural road driving would allow more re

> As the range indicator sank to 20 remaining miles on the way to work, I exited the freeway, hoping that the lower-speed rural road driving would allow more regenerative braking and would extend the range. I got a little "credit" by coasting and hovering on the brake pedal, which was soon expended on the hills that followed. Why do people actually think braking more would conserve energy?! I remember this being referenced in the NYT article as well...