• grayman@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Wait until you learn about brakes.

    Zero emission car? Ha! Depends on what you classify as an emission.

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      1 year ago

      EVs are also a major improvement for the microdust emitted by breaks, as they mainly use the motor for breaking.

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        1 year ago

        as they mainly use the motor for breaking.

        For moderate braking at higher speeds sure, but not for your causal stoppages at intersections or heavier braking events.

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          I rarely ever use the brakes, even in the city – I’ve become accustomed to letting off the gas at the correct distance for the regenerative braking to bring the car to a stop at the line. There’s a good chance I might not replace the brakes for 10+ years.