On the other hand, it should be noted that other reviewers were pleased with
the regenerative brake response and steering capabilities; therefore, individual driving styles and preferences may determine whether or not to buy this hybrid.
Not exact matches
Giving the computers more control allows for more precision in blending friction and
regenerative braking and makes pedal
responses more linear.
The
regenerative braking is pretty communicative, although the off - throttle
response from the regeneration system is not very strong in Comfort mode, a sharp contrast to the BMW 1 - Series e and the Mini-e.
The Leaf's
braking response is smooth and predictable, and that's a big deal; in some alternative - fuel cars,
brake - pedal feel is half - baked, with the traditional friction
brakes and
regenerative braking system not well - synchronized.
The only real disappointment is the artificial, vague feel of the
brake pedal; even after decades of building hybrids, Toyota still struggles to achieve progressive pedal
response with
regenerative braking systems.
Most important, the
regenerative brakes have admirably linear
response.
To supplement that power, and to provide torque vectoring,
regenerative braking, dynamic
responses and reverse, there are three YASA electric motors.
8A / 12A switchable Level 1 charging cable CHAdeMO DC quick charge port Battery warming system MiEV remote system (pre-activated air conditioning, heater and timer battery charging) Approaching Vehicle Audio System (AVAS) for alerting pedestrians Charging Times: 3 22 hours for 8amp 14 hours for 12 amp 7 hours with 240V / 15A Level 2 charging system Less than 30 minutes to 80 % full with CHAdeMO Level 3 DC Quick Charger Driving Modes: «D» — allows maximum performance as it generates 100 % torque in direct
response to accelerator input «ECO» — helps maximize energy usage («fuel economy») by slightly reducing overall power output to reduce the rate of battery consumption «B» — increases
regenerative brake biasing to augment energy recycling (with 100 % of power production available)
The Koenigsegg website states: «To supplement the energy from the combustion engine and to allow for torque vectoring,
regenerative braking, extreme drivers
response, reverse and energy conversion, there are three YASA developed electric motors.
The QX60 Hybrid Models also received a new facelift with restyled headlights and taillights for 2016, just like the gasoline version but has Premium Package, Navigation System, AroundView Monitor, HEV Gauge, Remote Engine Start, Driver's Memory Seat System, Pedestrian Detection, Lithium - Ion Battery (Located under 3rd Row seats), Electric Motor, HCVT with Manual Shift, 250 hp 2.5 L I - 4 Supercharged Hybrid Engine with INFINITI HYBRID
RESPONSE, Active Noise Control, Rear Lithium - Ion Battery air vents,
regenerative braking, HYBRID EMBLEM, and Roof Rails without Crossbars as additional standard features added to the QX60 Hybrid versus the Gasoline QX60.
The Hybrid uses Infiniti's Direct
Response Hybrid system with a compact Lithium - ion battery and an Intelligent
Regenerative Braking system that partially recharges the battery during vehicle
braking.
Hyundai notes also improvements to drivability by improved hybrid system clutch control, improved vehicle
response by throttle tuning, optimized
regenerative braking shift pattern, and decreased friction in the compact six - speed automatic transmission
The Vue's other hybrid - centric gauge is its charge / assist meter, which lets the driver know when the car's hybrid system is being either charged (by
regenerative braking or deceleration), or discharged in
response to increased engine load - demand.
The
brakes — which blend the
regenerative function of the hybrid hardware with the regular
brakes — feel a bit synthetic and don't have the reassuring pedal
response of traditional non-hybrid
brakes.