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Zero’s “Vehicle Control System” Is The Electric Clutch We’ve Been Waiting For
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this post was submitted on 13 Mar 2024
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This isn't a real clutch. Its just a lever that adjusts throttle. It unnecessary and better accomplished by adjusting throttle mapping. I'm all for a real clutch (and 2 or 3 speed transmission) on ebikes once the tech is dialed and decently affordable. This is a half-assed solution to a problem that doesn't truly exist. Its cheap for them to implement and let's them pad the margins.
I agree, and since the torque curves are so different between high revving bikes and low revving EV motors, using real clutches will result in tons more maintenance on EVs.
Better mapping and “single pedal” style controls are gonna feel different, but ultimately can give riders more control and probably an advantage in those trials and gymkhana runs too.