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How it works

EV Range Extenders: Do They Work?

This teardown explains how a range extender for an EV works, what an EREV and a PHEV really are, and whether the small onboard generator is worth its weight.

· 26 min readRead the guide →
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How Does Regenerative Braking Work? The Physics, Simply Explained

This teardown explains what regenerative braking is and how it works: the motor that becomes a generator, one-pedal driving, the range gain, and the limits.

· 24 min read