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Hugin

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12. I can only describe the behavior I saw in that case.

Reply to mahina (Reply #11)

Sat Nov 15, 2025, 12:33 PM

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The vehicle would go from the posted speed to almost nill in a few seconds with no brake lights. I suppose it could be caused by the driver letting up on the power pedal and the vehicle not coasting in the same manner as a conventional truck.

Regenerative braking?

I have never had the opportunity to drive an EV. I have talked with several friends who own and drive them and they say that there is a familiarization curve.

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