OPERATION
This feature allows you to harness kinetic energy from the
moving FUV to recharge the Batteries while you slow
down. When the KERS Trigger Control is squeezed, the
FUV feeds energy back to the Batteries, and increases the
charge level. This is known as REGEN power.
The KERS Trigger Control is sensitive - squeeze it lightly
for a slight regen effect, squeeze it harder for maximum
energy recovery.
Squeezing the KERS Trigger Control has two effects:
1.
REGEN power is fed back to the Batteries. The
Display indicates REGEN power as a green bar on
the left (REGEN)side of the Power Meter:
This bar increases and decreases to indicate the cur-
rent level of REGEN power being fed back to the
Batteries, in real time.
2.
The FUV will slow down. Note that for safety
purposes, squeezing the KERS Trigger Control will
activate the tail lights to alert other drivers that you
are slowing down.
Activating the Kinetic Energy Recovery System will
cause the FUV to slow down. However, the KERS
Trigger Control is NOT a brake. Always use the Brake
Pedal to completely stop the FUV. Braking improperly
could result in loss of control, which could result in
serious injury or death.
Practice using the KERS Trigger Control as much as
possible - it will substantially increase your range.
Kinetic Energy Recovery System - Limitations
There are circumstances in which the Kinetic Energy
Recovery System will not activate when the KERS Trigger
Control is squeezed:
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