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EV Performance Fundamentals
Engineer a strong battery lifespan
EV Efficiency is as important as mass, downforce, drag, power, and mu.
Create tools for drivers to manage energy
Add regenerative braking later
Brake Bias And Stability
The very best drivers can go up to but not over the maximum lateral capability during braking and corner entry. As they smoothly come off the brakes, the lateral limit increases due to both the friction circle, and more balanced loads front/rear.
Cockpit Control Forces
How robust do driver controls really need to be? Never underestimate the strength of a scared driver.
Hot Braking Topics
Different processes for calculating and measuring brake temperatures for pad selection.
Introduction To Brake System Criteria
A highly optimized brake system properly managed by the driver allows longer wide-open throttle times, shorter brake zones, and higher average cornering speeds. This is how we reduce lap times.