Nowadays, fuel has gone up way too rapidly that it feels like vehicles need an overhaul for gas tanks to use less fuel. Let's face it, fuel is way so pricey these days, many would rather choose to walk to work than use their cars.
Most care owners would agree that lessening the energy their cars use up while driving is a great and practical idea. The only catch? Instead of a conventional two pedal approach, they'd be lessened to a single pedal when accelerating and decelerating. That is the choice potential buyers will face while considering the new 2017 Chevy Bolt EV.
General Motors reported yesterday that its new Bolt EV will include a single pedal that uses a technique called regenerative braking to reduce the vehicle's speed. The car would accelerate in the normal way, but when drivers need to slow down, they wouldn't step on a brake pedal but instead remove their foot from the gas.
The Future of Cars
This would not only slow the car but also recover some energy during deceleration-an element that is unique to electric vehicles, making their eco-friendly potential significantly more exciting. (It wouldn't be possible to conserve energy while decelerating in a fuel-operated vehicle, or by utilizing mechanical brakes-which for the most part lose power because of the friction caused by the brake pads.)
Single Pedals Speaks of Safety
For safety measures, however, the traditional brake pad will be included into each of the 2017 Chevy Bolt EVs, in the case of emergencies. Furthermore, drivers can easily turn the new braking feature on and off with the flip of a switch behind the steering wheel.
The Chevy Bolt EV, priced around $37,500, is expected to have a range of over 200 miles on a single charge. The new and improved vehicle will go into production and development by the end of the year for deliveries in the U.S.
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