Braking indication

[Ted23Lightning]

The Subaru I had only displayed the rear light while using adaptive cruise. I thought it was a nice touch and did not find it distracting at all. Once I got used to the vehicle's behavior I didn't even register that it was showing me. It was a good educational aid for giving me confidence with an unfamiliar driving system.

Exactly! When training someone new to drive I find it great for them to be able to see when their brake lights come on.
Also, it’s not anymore distracting than say a blinker operating.

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[mr.Magoo]

Yes, but I want a HUD with a strobing "BRAKE LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS" in red please.

Not quite as elegant as a HUD, but get one of these, and stick it ontop of your dash, problem solved.
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[Rayden]

This was something that occurred to me while I was driving my truck home when we purchased it. My wife was following me and I suddenly got worried that she might hit me if I was using regen and that didn't trigger the brake lights. So, I called her and had her indicate to me when she saw my lights come on. Helped me to get an idea how they worked. I wasn't sure whether it wasn't triggering them at all or it was triggering them EVERY time I eased off the accelerator at ALL. Part of that concern is sort of built in from being a motorcycle rider. I need to tap my brake lights when downshifting to let people behind me know I'm slowing down.

 

[TaxmanHog]

This was something that occurred to me while I was driving my truck home when we purchased it. My wife was following me and I suddenly got worried that she might hit me if I was using regen and that didn't trigger the brake lights. So, I called her and had her indicate to me when she saw my lights come on. Helped me to get an idea how they worked. I wasn't sure whether it wasn't triggering them at all or it was triggering them EVERY time I eased off the accelerator at ALL. Part of that concern is sort of built in from being a motorcycle rider. I need to tap my brake lights when downshifting to let people behind me know I'm slowing down.

I wonder what our EV motorcycle riders think of this point of view, I know we have a couple on the forum.

 

[Rayden]

I wonder what our EV motorcycle riders think of this point of view, I know we have a couple on the forum.

That's an interesting question! It's also hard to imagine riding an EV motorcycle, at least for me. I have a Honda VTX1800R with 2-1 Sideburners, so it's pretty loud. I can only imagine that the acceleration would be AMAZING, but boy, would that be weird to be riding so silently! And I'd be worried about cars having an easier time not being aware I'm there.

 

[Mal106]

Not true. Regan is stronger in 1PD.

"What we have here is a failure to communicate!"

 

[JvdMaat]

I would really like a light that indicates when the brake pads are in use. I realize that the braking monitor is a good indicator of not using the pads but I'd like to know more.

THIS!
Brake lights will illuminate, I don't need a dash indicator for that. But let me know when I'm pushing the brake pedal too hard and the brake pads are kicking in. Long live brake pad life!

 

[Mal106]

My assumption is that if the green charge measure doesn't touch the end of its space, the pads aren't used. This seems to equate exactly with the brake coach indicating 100%. I went to great lengths to prove this to myself with my plug in hybred even to measuring brake temp after a long descent. I still would like to see it.

 

[mr.Magoo]

THIS!
Brake lights will illuminate, I don't need a dash indicator for that. But let me know when I'm pushing the brake pedal too hard and the brake pads are kicking in. Long live brake pad life!

Uhm? Whenever your braking score is less than 100% you used friction brakes.
I'm pretty sure you'd want to watch the road under braking and not monitor the dash for the perfect amount of braking.

 

[P-38]

My assumption is that if the green charge measure doesn't touch the end of its space, the pads aren't used. This seems to equate exactly with the brake coach indicating 100%. I went to great lengths to prove this to myself with my plug in hybred even to measuring brake temp after a long descent. I still would like to see it.

For the most part...

But if you mash the brakes hardish on a cold (30°F) morning the Regen bar does not go all the way and you get a 61% for a brake score. I think it had to do with hard stop so no Regen ramp. Deer popped out and his buddy turned around before crossing.

 

[rickmontalban]

LOL I'll ignore that.

Sorry, it seems I was the one being overly sensitive.

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