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Nissan flaunts new braking system in 2018 Leaf
By Product Expert | Posted in Features & Technology, Nissan Leaf on Friday, July 21st, 2017 at 4:38 pm
How does the 2018 Nissan Leaf e-Pedal work?
For those who have been driving for many years, this could take some getting used to. You see, Nissan is revolutionizing the way we think about braking with a new e-Pedal in the 2018 Nissan Leaf. Did braking need to be changed? Consider instances of acceleration when, in a panic, motorists hit the wrong pedal. Maybe it’s not such a bad idea? Here’s how the 2018 Nissan Leaf e-Pedal helps eliminate this issue.
One pedal is used for braking and accelerating
Before anyone starts to panic, the e-Pedal will be a feature that can be flipped on and off with a switch. For those not comfortable with the idea of using just one pedal, you don’t have to. With so many of us used to applying the brake pedal to stop, it makes sense to be nervous about a one-pedal system.
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So here’s how the e-Pedal works, for those who are interested. The gas pedal works like it normally does, with the Leaf accelerating when you press it. The difference is that when you release the pedal, you will stop much more quickly than just coasting, and you’ll remain stopped, even on hills. Press the gas, and you’ll move again instantly.
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The biggest concern we have about the e-Pedal is you may get far too used to it. Nissan makes the claim that over 90% of your driving needs would be covered by this pedal, and it could make stop and go traffic a lot less painful. It sounds convenient, but when you drive another car or switch it out of e-Pedal mode, you’ll have to remember that releasing the gas pedal means coasting, rather than braking.
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