Technology ConnectionsMay 25, 2023

New video comin' out soon.

I'm torn between two titles: I'm discussing a problem which is made obvious by electric cars, and I spend a lot of time discussing the specifics of the problem. Most of the video's runtime is spent dealing with electric cars and one-pedal driving.

However, the problem affects pretty much all new cars these days - electric or not.

Should I stick with "Electric cars prove..." in the title for the clicks, or is it better to go with "New cars prove..." ?

"Electric"
35.1%
"New"
64.9%
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Show threadTechnology ConnectionsMay 25, 2023
I've edited the question - I supposed there's no point in being spoily since I'll probably hit publish within the hour, but understand that more than anything I need people to click on the video and not just for selfish reasons - my ultimate goal is for this to lead to somebody hopefully writing a regulation, and I need maximum awareness for that to occur.
Show threadTechnology Connections
OK, I've settled on electric. Linky-dink incoming!
May 25, 2023 at 2:47pmWeb
Show threadTechnology ConnectionsMay 25, 2023
Well, it worked...
Show threadTobiasMay 25, 2023
@TechConnectify Neat!
Show threadDylanMay 25, 2023
@TechConnectify I think this was a good choice, I know that electric cars being the target for that AM radio bill as well even though it applies to gas vehicles too
Show threadMichael D'CostaMay 25, 2023
@TechConnectify Thanks for a very informative if disturbing video; I need to check if it applies to my e-Kona (prob yes). I plan to send this to my local MPP & Minister of Transportation to help push regulatory change.
(You may want to create a short from it for more impact.)
Show thread⦺ irick 🐁🐈⚩May 25, 2023
@TechConnectify
Interesting, good choice. Also, Woah. That is a scary behavior D: Thank you so much for shining a light on this.
Show threadMike J👹🐀 🤘🏻May 25, 2023

@TechConnectify I was a little surprised you didn't mention what they do in F1. The "brake lights" come on any time the car is harvesting energy, even with no brake pressure.

This is an issue professional drivers have had for a decade, and they addressed it right away. They always say racing is how they bring new tech to road cars. Seems like this is one place they should do it.

I do prefer your simpler "if the car is slowing above X rate."

Show threadAlex  🔧🔮🌎🪿May 25, 2023
@mikej
This has been a problem for decades with manual cars. Engine braking in a low gear can easily do >0.2g.
@TechConnectify
Show threadJohn CarneyMay 25, 2023
@TechConnectify it was a great video!
Show threadBriklossMay 25, 2023

@TechConnectify

Found in my 2022 Ioniq 5 Software version NEEV.USA.S5W_M.V009.001.230203 that the brake lights worked fine in ipedal when just letting off @ 30mph. Here's the video of my testing.

You may have an issue with your specific i5, feel free to DM me and we can see if we can figure out what's going on with your particular car.

https://youtu.be/876ZKoorQDQ

Refuting @TechnologyConnections Ioniq 5 Brake Light Test

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Show threadTechnology ConnectionsMay 25, 2023
@Brikloss if you entirely release the pedal, yes the brake lights come on. I never said they never work, but you haven't shown your footwork here and that sure looks like a rapid stop
Show threadSebasFCMay 25, 2023

@TechConnectify I would love to cite your name on LinkedIn.

Great video!

Show threadSebasFCMay 26, 2023

@TechConnectify Here are another 2000 Potential Views For your video:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sebastianfleischhacker_electric-cars-prove-we-need-to-rethink-brake-activity-7067732336066338816-M4Ie

Sebastian Fleischhacker on LinkedIn: Electric cars prove we need to rethink brake lights

Hybrids and #electricvehicles have been around for a while, which could have sent hints about #regenerativebraking (as in a red light indicating you are…

Show threadBlake Helms May 25, 2023

@TechConnectify this is a really important video. I had no idea that the brake light issue existed with single pedal driving.

NHTSA needs to fix the regulations immediately if not sooner!

Show threadJesse BrownMay 26, 2023
@TechConnectify When I watched it the status showed #9 on trending. Nice work and another good video!
Show threadskipnyipMay 28, 2023

@TechConnectify

Hmm, what an oddly specific article has appeared online.
https://www.slashgear.com/1298537/hyundai-ioniq-5-brake-flaw/

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Needs To Rethink Its Brake Lights Before It Causes An Accident - SlashGear

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been found to have a glaring flaw -- its brake lights don't always turn on under regenerative braking.

SlashGear
Show threaddon'tbe,evilMay 30, 2023

@TechConnectify I agree completely with your take. Idgaf HOW you’re slowing down. Brake lights should go on!

I’ll manually tap the brake pedal to illuminate the lights if I’m engine braking (manual car) and the people way behind clearly don’t notice, especially in heavy traffic. But that’s not a thing the average driver should have to/will think about.

Show threadWinston R. MillingMay 25, 2023
@TechConnectify Hitting us with #Truth in the fist two minutes: "One man's software is another man's nightmare."