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      06-06-2015, 01:28 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by HighlandPete View Post
Just a thought. I note that in the BMW technical material there is a specific braking reference to pedal "response travel". Do you use that braking feature to ensure maximum energy recuperation through full regenerative braking, rather than heavy braking which obviously also activates the hydraulic braking system?

After all, that is the key way you charge the battery "for free".

HighlandPete
I do as much of this as possible, you can see the charge rate go to maximum when you are barely touch the brake and I do seem to be getting better mpg than others... Well I would be if some van didn't try and drive through me a week ago on the motorway. Everyone walked away and car will be back in a couple of weeks! Not having much luck so far with this car

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