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Environment
fromKqed
1 week ago

Caltrain's Brakes Feed Power Back to the Grid. And Now They'll Reduce Its Cost | KQED

Caltrain's regenerative braking returns 23% of train energy to the grid, and new net-billing policies will allow compensation for that returned power.
#electric-vehicles
fromInsideEVs
2 months ago
Environment

EVs Help Air Quality. And Not Just In The Obvious Way.

EVs significantly reduce brake wear emissions and have longer-lasting brake pads.
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago
Cars

Is Your EV Making You Carsick? Here's Why Science Says Maybe'

Electric vehicles can cause increased car sickness symptoms due to noiseless acceleration and lack of familiar motion cues.
Alternative transportation
fromTESLARATI
4 weeks ago

Why a Tesla Model Y led to a teen's failed driving exam in Ontario

Using a Tesla Model Y's regenerative braking in a road test can cause failure because examiners require use of the brake pedal and vehicle control.
Cars
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

e-mobility company CIXI's three-wheeled 'vigoz' pedal car travels at highway speeds

Cixi's Vigoz is a three-wheeled, recumbent, chainless-pedaling electric vehicle combining pedaling energy recovery with a hub motor and 22 kWh battery for highway-capable compact transport.
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