Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2337296)

I wonder what happens with the EZGO when the driver just "taps" the brake pedal to get a slight slowdown.It seems like that would confuse the engine and would it reverse for just a short time and then go back to forward. Apparently it works, but i don't see why not have regular friction brakes in combination with motor reversal ?

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2337296)

I wonder what happens with the EZGO when the driver just "taps" the brake pedal to get a slight slowdown.It seems like that would confuse the engine and would it reverse for just a short time and then go back to forward. Apparently it works, but i don't see why not have regular friction brakes in combination with motor reversal ?

Originally Posted by Tvflguy (Post 2336336)

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Originally Posted by Maker (Post 2337338)

The original message was the cart uses reverse motor braking...

That does not mean the motor turns in "reverse". The motor is electronically changed into operating as a generator. The cart's forward motion is now used to drive the motor. Since operating in generator mode, the motor consumes the kinetic energy of movement, converting it into electricity. In other words, the motor becomes a mini power generation plant. The generation slows the cart, and recharges the battery at the same time.
Also called braking regen.
This captures kinetic as electricity to be used to get moving. Net overall saving battery use to extend range.

Originally Posted by Maker (Post 2337338)

The original message was the cart uses reverse motor braking...

That does not mean the motor turns in "reverse". The motor is electronically changed into operating as a generator. The cart's forward motion is now used to drive the motor. Since operating in generator mode, the motor consumes the kinetic energy of movement, converting it into electricity. In other words, the motor becomes a mini power generation plant. The generation slows the cart, and recharges the battery at the same time.
Also called braking regen.
This captures kinetic as electricity to be used to get moving. Net overall saving battery use to extend range.

Originally Posted by MorTech (Post 2337364)

Just as soon as you take your foot off the accelerator the motor braking starts...Pressing the brake pedal just increases motor braking. The only time you really need to use the brake is coming to a complete stop. One-pedal driving is 95%. You have to experience the EZGO RXV Elite...The "brakes" are excellent and very touchy. I would buy one but they cost far more than I am willing to pay. I borrow my neighbor's. I have about $8000 into my cart and that includes the lithium pack I built.

Actually, I think I would buy an Atlas 210ah cart instead of the EZGO...If my name was Rothschild. :)

Originally Posted by DaddyD (Post 2337355)

This thread is a perfect example of why "The Villages" / "Villagers" have the negative reputation it / they do amongst the general public.

Originally Posted by MikeVillages (Post 2337415)