[redpoint5]

I call it the skinny pedal.

Fat shamer.

 

[Mr.D18]

attenuator pedal

 

[twinsemi]

For all of you who have voted for rheostat or potentiometer, how do you know that the pedal isn't modulating the position of an optical encoder, you know, like the one that has replaced the volume control pot on your AV receiver for the last twenty years? How about VOLUME pedal? And maybe we can recalibrate it so it goes to eleven. But then if we're talking amps, we could call it the GAIN pedal.

 

[BigLew]

So, I'm at a loss as to what to call the right side pedal.

I used to call it a gas pedal, but that doesn't make sense in an EV. I've seen some call it a throttle, but while it does have an electronic linkage to a throttle body in a ICE car, there's no such thing in an EV. I also don't think "accelerator (pedal)" works, because I use the same pedal to slow down in 1 pedal mode. I've seen some here call it a "go pedal", but that doesn't work for the same reason that "accelerator" doesn't.

So far, the best I've come up with is the "NotGas" pedal, but labeling something by describing what it isn't seems wrong. It's also a "NotVolume" pedal, a "NotHorn" pedal, etc.

What is it called? A "battery pedal"?

It's called a PP (Power Pedal).

 

[MisterJJ]

For all of you who have voted for rheostat or potentiometer, how do you know that the pedal isn't modulating the position of an optical encoder, you know, like the one that has replaced the volume control pot on your AV receiver for the last twenty years?

Good point. Another reason that the pedal name should be independent of what's behind it. But really, I think we're all just having a little pedantic fun with the topic. It's really just an accelerator pedal, despite also being used to decel... uh... negatively accelerate.

Now... what about when the brake pedal is used by the system for regen as well as applying the actual brakes. So it's not just a brake pedal, but also a regen pedal. Do we now have a regen-o-brake pedal? A deceleration pedal? Oops! I mean a negative accelerator pedal. Maybe shorten to negaccel pedal.

 

[umbarger33]

So, I'm at a loss as to what to call the right side pedal.

I used to call it a gas pedal, but that doesn't make sense in an EV. I've seen some call it a throttle, but while it does have an electronic linkage to a throttle body in a ICE car, there's no such thing in an EV. I also don't think "accelerator (pedal)" works, because I use the same pedal to slow down in 1 pedal mode. I've seen some here call it a "go pedal", but that doesn't work for the same reason that "accelerator" doesn't.

So far, the best I've come up with is the "NotGas" pedal, but labeling something by describing what it isn't seems wrong. It's also a "NotVolume" pedal, a "NotHorn" pedal, etc.

What is it called? A "battery pedal"?

I am 90 years old it is still call it the gas panel, in Chicago I still call the tallest building the Sears Tower, what ever the new name is.
Jim

 

[ARob]

Every time I see this thread come up in my feed, I think of this SNL skit.

 

[oberrw]

So, I'm at a loss as to what to call the right side pedal.

I used to call it a gas pedal, but that doesn't make sense in an EV. I've seen some call it a throttle, but while it does have an electronic linkage to a throttle body in a ICE car, there's no such thing in an EV. I also don't think "accelerator (pedal)" works, because I use the same pedal to slow down in 1 pedal mode. I've seen some here call it a "go pedal", but that doesn't work for the same reason that "accelerator" doesn't.

So far, the best I've come up with is the "NotGas" pedal, but labeling something by describing what it isn't seems wrong. It's also a "NotVolume" pedal, a "NotHorn" pedal, etc.

What is it called? A "battery pedal"?

How about simply "accelerator"?

 

[rustyfarkel]

Ok, Gang! How about, Juice Pedal? Or Go Juice Pedal? YO Dude, give it the juice!..Floor the juice!..Stick yer foot in the juice...JUICE IT!..Just juice it!...........Hoo Boy, now all I need is a chrome juice pedal cover with a lightning bolt insignia that reads JUICE.
Remember you heard it here from Da RustyFarkel

 

[Cereal Killer]

So, I'm at a loss as to what to call the right side pedal.

I used to call it a gas pedal, but that doesn't make sense in an EV. I've seen some call it a throttle, but while it does have an electronic linkage to a throttle body in a ICE car, there's no such thing in an EV. I also don't think "accelerator (pedal)" works, because I use the same pedal to slow down in 1 pedal mode. I've seen some here call it a "go pedal", but that doesn't work for the same reason that "accelerator" doesn't.

So far, the best I've come up with is the "NotGas" pedal, but labeling something by describing what it isn't seems wrong. It's also a "NotVolume" pedal, a "NotHorn" pedal, etc.

What is it called? A "battery pedal"?

Great question! Since the right pedal is used to accelerate and decelerate, why not call it the "Celerator"?

 

[Beavis]

Except it puts up a display of the volume level that consumes 1/4 of the screen preventing use of other functions until the time delay elapses. Why do you need a visual display of the volume if you are using a GD knob to change the volume. There is soooo much Sh1t put into systems because it "looks" cool but serves no other function and in general makes the product worse.

I totally agree one billion percent! Nothing pisses me off more than when functionality is sacrificed to enhance some other superficial aspect. Style is fine when it's on top of the original {thing}. But don't diminish something for no other reason than simply trying to make it look cool. I know there are many things I could name... except I can't remember any such example right now! mmmmmm.... OK, just to get one on the board, how about jeans with a change pocket big enough to only fit one finger that you can't even bend enough to drag out the dime you have in there?!

 

[Jakka]

So, I'm at a loss as to what to call the right side pedal.

I used to call it a gas pedal, but that doesn't make sense in an EV. I've seen some call it a throttle, but while it does have an electronic linkage to a throttle body in a ICE car, there's no such thing in an EV. I also don't think "accelerator (pedal)" works, because I use the same pedal to slow down in 1 pedal mode. I've seen some here call it a "go pedal", but that doesn't work for the same reason that "accelerator" doesn't.

So far, the best I've come up with is the "NotGas" pedal, but labeling something by describing what it isn't seems wrong. It's also a "NotVolume" pedal, a "NotHorn" pedal, etc.

What is it called? A "battery pedal"?

I call it as E pedal.

 

[Blockhead]

The delta V pedal?

 

[testriderchuck]

I vote for "Loud pedal" push it, it gets louder, release it and it gets less loud. Applies to any type power, ice, ev, turbine, bicycle (sorta anyway)

 

[Meatchicken]

Gas pedal, throttle, accelerator are all fine & will stay with us long after gas engines are gone, no need for a change ....

DJ's still "spin" tunes ( even though it may be on files), You still "Roll Down" a window by pushing a button, Movies and TV shows are commonly said to be "Filming" on location, even though no film is involved, & they even check the "footage" at the end of the day..
Likewise , the "Dashboard" was originally a barrier of a wooden "board" at the front of a horse-drawn carriage to protect the driver from mud or other debris 'dashed up' by the horses' hooves, but has stayed with modern car lingo ...
We still commonly say "Turn the volume down a notch", when most computers, fones etc don't have a rotary volume control with painted notches ....Before electricity, you had gas lamps to light up your house, streets, etc. and you would turn a gas valve open/shut to "turn" the lights on, .. or off...
Ever get a spam call on your cell phone, & say that you "Hung Up" on the caller? It might have even happened while you were waiting at the supermarket for the employee to "ring up" your purchases ...

 

[Dimitrij]

Gas pedal, throttle, accelerator are all fine & will stay with us long after gas engines are gone, no need for a change ....

DJ's still "spin" tunes ( even though it may be on files), You still "Roll Down" a window by pushing a button, Movies and TV shows are commonly said to be "Filming" on location, even though no film is involved, & they even check the "footage" at the end of the day..
Likewise , the "Dashboard" was originally a barrier of a wooden "board" at the front of a horse-drawn carriage to protect the driver from mud or other debris 'dashed up' by the horses' hooves, but has stayed with modern car lingo ...
We still commonly say "Turn the volume down a notch", when most computers, fones etc don't have a rotary volume control with painted notches ....Before electricity, you had gas lamps to light up your house, streets, etc. and you would turn a gas valve open/shut to "turn" the lights on, .. or off...
Ever get a spam call on your cell phone, & say that you "Hung Up" on the caller? It might have even happened while you were waiting at the supermarket for the employee to "ring up" your purchases ...

We are creatures of habit (aka inertia). We even use the word "house" to describe those funky structures, made from sticks, cardboard, and PVC planks.

 

[Sean Nelson]

I vote for "Loud pedal" push it, it gets louder, release it and it gets less loud.

If that's its purpose then mine appears to be broken, or at least not very effective.

 

[Jervin]

I like calling it a Gas Pedal for archaic historical reasons like "Dialing the phone. Sometimes I like to call it fueling the car.

So, I'm at a loss as to what to call the right side pedal.

I used to call it a gas pedal, but that doesn't make sense in an EV. I've seen some call it a throttle, but while it does have an electronic linkage to a throttle body in a ICE car, there's no such thing in an EV. I also don't think "accelerator (pedal)" works, because I use the same pedal to slow down in 1 pedal mode. I've seen some here call it a "go pedal", but that doesn't work for the same reason that "accelerator" doesn't.

So far, the best I've come up with is the "NotGas" pedal, but labeling something by describing what it isn't seems wrong. It's also a "NotVolume" pedal, a "NotHorn" pedal, etc.

What is it called? A "battery pedal"?

 

[Sean Nelson]

I like calling it a Gas Pedal for archaic historical reasons like "Dialing the phone."

I still "taped" TV shows right up until when I switched over to just streaming whatever I wanted to watch whenever I wanted to watch it.

My life has seen immense progress in this regard:

1970s - watch the clock and make sure you get the TV turned on and warmed up before your favourite show started.

1980s - check the TV guide and program the VCR, then before the show comes on make sure there's a tape in the machine that doesn't contain anything you want to keep.

2000s - check the TV guide and program the DVD/HDD recorder to record the show.

2010s - scroll through the program guide and set shows to record on the PVR.

2020s - stream whatever the heck you want whenever you want to watch it.

 

[testriderchuck]

If that's its purpose then mine appears to be broken, or at least not very effective.

Well, when the pedal is pushed, the wind noise does get louder...