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Feds Want to Drop Requirement for Autonomous Cars to Have a Brake Pedal (www.nhtsa.gov)
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[–] 7 points 4 months ago (1 child)

Since most braking systems are still mechanical, I am guessing they want to get rid of the mechanical part to more easily eliminate targets once they hack all the vehicles a la Upload

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  • [–] 5 points 4 months ago

    Most EVs and Hybrids don't have a direct hydraulic connection between the brake pedal and the wheel cylinders when everything is healthy.

    There is an accumulator that gets pressurized when you press the brake pedal and then it blends between dynamic and hydraulic brakes as needed.

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