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Old 07-05-2006, 06:52 AM
Orcrone Orcrone is offline
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Default Does TCH with NAV tell you how hard to brake?

I have a TCH without the NAV system, so I have the watered down version of the display that shows energy transfer. I know that if coasting I'm strictly using the regen braking system and all the energy is going to recharge the batteries (assuming that they're not at the their max charge level). I also know that if braking hard I'm using the regular mechanical brakes and wasting energy to friction and heat. The ideal way to slow down would be to press the brake pedal hard enough to get maximum deceleration without using the hydraulic breaks.

Does the energy display on the TCH with NAV systems show enough info to do this? For instance, does it show when you're fully using regen braking and when the hydraulic brakes kick in?

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