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For most US drivers, electric vehicles offer emissions benefits and cost savings, according to a new study by MIT researchers (news.mit.edu)
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[–] Jason2357@lemmy.ca 1 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)

A) it's the secondary braking system to ever better regen braking systems that are taking most of the energy, and b) my camper trailer weighs about that and can not only stop its self, but can drag the truck to a stop too.

Edit, to clarify, disk brakes were not invented for increased power but better heat dissipation - which isn't an issue on an EV.