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eldercitizen t1_iucwpwd wrote

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

That's also true for icb-cars, you can use the motor and transmission to brake, at least with manuals, I don't know about automatic. Still, regen braking has greater stopping power.

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icefire555 t1_iue0d5j wrote

Yes you can break with your engine. But I'm fairly certain you want to avoid that as you don't want to wear out your trans any faster than normal. Motors work in reverse when breaking and don't wear out as fast as breaking with your engine.

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