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[–] ShrimpCurler@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

some padles on the steering wheel to adjust power output to replace gears

What? The foot pedal adjusts power. You don't need a replacement for gears.

[–] devedeset@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I would very much like a manner to manually adjust how hard the regenerative coasting works, which would sort of be a replacement for gears. If I'm going down a steep hill I'd like to be able to adjust the regen to maximize energy recovery while also managing vehicle speed.

[–] Event_Horizon@lemmy.world 1 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

I recently bought an ebike that has peddle assist settings of 1-5. With 1 being lowest and 5 being maximum. These settings essentially act like gears setting the maximum motor power.

In crowded areas I set the speed to 1 so the bike can't exceed 15kph, on open roads I set the speed to 5 which is unlimited. I would definitely want this in a car.

[–] Quexotic@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 hours ago

Interesting. A car with peddle assist. I know that's not what you meant, but that's where my head went.