Braking for the third century
An article covering the birth of automotive braking, and technical developments over the first 100 years.
Month: February 2019
Moore’s Law for EVs? Better ask Koomey.
In considering how electric vehicles will improve over the coming decades, it’s useful to consider history. Specifically, it’s worth considering the history of consumer electronics, and how mobile devices have dealt with power consumption and battery life. We will examine how the computer industry has dealt with power-hungry devices, developed solutions to suit, and look …
Pressure Drop – a detailed look at regenerative braking
A detailed look at a brake event, where the power and torque are used, and what needs to be done by friction brakes to sync the vehicle.