[lib-dev]

50 up 85 down is the natural way to drive. It’s a waste of fuel to brake downhill (beyond reason).

[jeffbee]

Solid argument for outlawing fossil fuels.

[theturtle32]

Lol. Yep, and not to mention regenerative braking on EVs actually recoups and stores the energy as it slows the vehicle's descent!

[quickthrower2]

Which you otherwise lose to friction and air resistance

[saagarjha]

This is also a problem for electric vehicles, just to a lesser extent.

[lib-dev]

Right. But let’s make sure there’s a replacement first.

[bagels]

Stopping distances are increased when travelling downhill, so likely more dangerous.