My Dongfeng Nanobox - a case study of an electric vehicle in the Philippines

[vivafoxpro]

Nakialam kasi ERC nung June kaya ngayon binabawi nila...

[dr. d]

i guess we'll just have to put up with this 'sticky brake pad syndrome'.

i wonder,
does the manual brake have to be pulled up all the way, until the brake holds?
baka puede, first click lang ay deactivated na, even as the pads aren't pressing hard against the metal yet?

[bxr monkey]

This morning, the brake pads dried stuck to the drum and resisted my gentle "throttle" in reverse. Upon pressing the "gas" pedal strongly the brakes broke loose with some cracking sound. I wasn't fazed since I did experience this on my old ICE cars.

I remember a tip from old times that after "plunging" into flood waters, one should lightly press on the brakes while also pressing the gas pedal so the brake pads heat up enough to evaporate any water still on the pads.

This brings up a unique situation with electric cars : Pressing the brake disables the accelerator and gentle braking really does not engage the brake pads but go on battery regeneration.

Off the top of my head, after going through deep enough flood, my idea is to try to drive at a higher speed to expell the water via centrifugal force and upon parking, do not use the handbrake overnight but use some peice of wood or rock to keep it from rolling. This will allow the water to naturally drip and dry.

Puwede din yata habang normal cruising, gently engage manual parking brake until may light contact sa brakes? Laging naka press sa handbrake release button para ma adjust ang pressure...

[vivafoxpro]

i guess we'll just have to put up with this 'sticky brake pad syndrome'.

i wonder,
does the manual brake have to be pulled up all the way, until the brake holds?
baka puede, first click lang ay deactivated na, even as the pads aren't pressing hard against the metal yet?

Since the Nanobox has no gearbox, it will roll away on an incline. I used to put my Swift in 1st gear as a "brake" which does not apply here.

[vivafoxpro]

Puwede din yata habang normal cruising, gently engage manual parking brake until may light contact sa brakes? Laging naka press sa handbrake release button para ma adjust ang pressure...

Once the computer detects the pulled handbrake (well before it bites) it goes into regen mode. Exactly the same way it happens with the brake pedal.

[dr. d]

Since the Nanobox has no gearbox, it will roll away on an incline. I used to put my Swift in 1st gear as a "brake" which does not apply here.

get a wheel stopper.
two 12 inch long pieces of 2 x 2 inch wood.
wedge them against a tyre.
do not engage the handbreak.
but i wonder, does it have a physical key, and will you be able to pull the key out?

[bxr monkey]

Once the computer detects the pulled handbrake (well before it bites) it goes into regen mode. Exactly the same way it happens with the brake pedal.

Ah ok, connected din pala regen sa manual handbrake. Walang setting na ma disable or reduce ang regen?

[carxynogen]

Since the Nanobox has no gearbox, it will roll away on an incline. I used to put my Swift in 1st gear as a "brake" which does not apply here.

Question, pwd din ba engine braking to when cruising on slopy road?
I assume to engine brake on EV, you just have to remove your feet from accelerator and the engine will decelerate until it stops.

[vivafoxpro]

get a wheel stopper.
two 12 inch long pieces of 2 x 2 inch wood.
wedge them against a tyre.
do not engage the handbreak.
but i wonder, does it have a physical key, and will you be able to pull the key out?

I just use some chunks of stone lying around.
Yes it does have a "retro" key and steering lock. None of the "keyless" and "push to start" nonsense that marketing cooks up to sell a "feature" when in fact they removed a part and saved some money.

Much like Nike selling us "Air" haha

[vivafoxpro]

Ah ok, connected din pala regen sa manual handbrake. Walang setting na ma disable or reduce ang regen?

Nope , Nanobox is barebone practical but safety features like TPMS, dual airbag and EBD are standard