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Harley-Davidson Just Patented Fake Brakes For Electric Motorcycles

Brakes, they're all the rage these days. The Youths love brakes, as they help you stop, not hit things, for things not to hit you, and generally keep you alive. They're great. We love brakes.

But do you know what brakes also do? Cost companies a lot of money. And the complexity of a hydraulic braking system adds further issues. At least, that's the argument Harley-Davidson's definitely-not-a-Harley-Davidson LiveWire brand makes in this extremely wild patent for "Virtual Brakes."

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