All Tesla Motors BlogsTesla Motors BlogsThe Magic of Tesla Roadster Regenerative Braking- June 29, 2007 In a battery-powered electric vehicle, regenerative braking (also called regen) is the conversion of the vehicles kinetic energy into chemical energy stored in the battery, where it can be used later to drive the vehicle. It is braking because it also serves to slow the vehicle. It is regenerative because the energy is ...http://www.teslamotors.com/blog4/?p=58 Driving Dynamics - Part 2- June 12, 2007 In the last installment of the driving dynamics blog, we explored the interplay between static mass distribution and power delivery in the Tesla Roadster. Thats a complicated way of saying that we looked at how the Tesla Roadster drives based on two key parameters: its chassis architecture (mid-engine, rear wheel drive) and power delivery characteristics ...http://www.teslamotors.com/blog3/?p=61 Wheeling and Dealing- June 6, 2007 I suppose it is a milestone to have a letter to the editor of Automotive News essentially addressed to me personally. Since we are big proponents of transparency and dialogue at Tesla Motors, I see it as a good thing to hear from other perspectives and be able to respond. Since there isnt really a ...http://www.teslamotors.com/blog3/?p=60 |