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ohyonghao t1_iu9u2sw wrote

Reply to comment by icefire555 in ELI5: How are aerodynamics different between EVs and combustion engine cars by Auguste-67

Or going down a steep decent…

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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.

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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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