Submitted by Auguste-67 t3_ygo4xm in explainlikeimfive
1320Fastback t1_iu9oalv wrote
Reply to comment by icefire555 in ELI5: How are aerodynamics different between EVs and combustion engine cars by Auguste-67
They don't need the increased cooling at the cost of aero efficiency.
icefire555 t1_iu9owcy wrote
You don't need increased cooling in brakes unless you're racing and using them constantly at high speeds.
ohyonghao t1_iu9u2sw wrote
Or going down a steep decent…
86tuning t1_iua6tt6 wrote
if regenerative braking does half the job, only half of the heat is generated by the mechanical brakes, and half the cooling is required.
ohyonghao t1_iua75wh wrote
Until the regenerative capacity is full and have to rely entirely on friction brakes. You don’t engineer for optimal operating conditions.
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