Map the motor_brake or retarder animation values in the interior .pma files to the dashboard's digital display.
Since the Bluebus is a fully electric vehicle, its most distinctive mechanical trait is how it handles energy. Adding a dynamic power meter to the digital dashboard would make the driving experience more immersive and technically rewarding.
The 1.43 update for ETS2 introduced improved sound attenuation and cabin resonances. A dedicated energy meter complements these changes by giving the player a for the quiet, high-torque nature of the electric motor, replacing the missing "engine roar" with technical feedback.
Adjust the dashboard_text.sii to include a live "Energy Flow" percentage. Why this is helpful for v1.43
Players would need to master "one-pedal driving." Instead of slamming the brakes, lifting off the accelerator early would engage the regenerative system, slowing the bus down naturally while visually showing the battery range extending. Technical Implementation for Modders:
A horizontal or circular bar on the dashboard display that moves to the right (Green/Blue) during acceleration to show Power Usage , and swings to the left (Yellow/Cyan) during braking or coasting to show Energy Recovery .
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