Hybrids have proven themselves especially well with regard to inexpensive brake repairs, thanks to regenerative braking.
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The Eco mode increases regenerative braking, assists in limiting motor output and reduces HVAC power output.
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Current regenerative braking systems use an alternator or electric motor connected to a battery pack.
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At present, regenerative braking adds between 20kg and 30kg to an F1 car's weight.
The longer range has been achieved by improving the LEAF's aerodynamics and its regenerative braking system and a more efficient E-powertrain.
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The Volt also has a regenerative braking system that recovers some of the energy of braking as a charge to the batteries.
This is somewhat akin to capturing the kinetic energy of an electric car via regenerative braking a feature found in the Toyota Prius.
The buses work by generating battery power through a regenerative braking system.
Ford touts a very high rate of regenerative braking, up to 80% in most cases, and even up to 100% under extreme braking.
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Its DC motor means there's no regenerative braking, but he claims it's cheaper and allows owners to rewind the armature or upgrade the brushes.
The A3 also boasts two paddles behind the steering wheel that let drives control the level of regenerative braking that adds charge to the battery.
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Actually, the idea of regenerative braking slowing a vehicle down by converting some of its kinetic energy into another form for later use comes originally from locomotive engineering.
The hybrid recaptures energy through a process known as regenerative braking -- where the energy normally lost through braking or coasting goes to power the electric motor.
The new "B-mode" (SV and SL grades) allows the driver to engage an even more aggressive level of regenerative braking while decelerating, such as when going down hills.
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Regenerative braking also recovers some energy to recharge the battery.
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We know the dark abyss is there and the fall is steep, so we need some regenerative braking and clever maneuvering out of our current trajectory, away from the cliff.
The left cluster shows Brake Coach, a feature that helps drivers optimize their use of the regenerative braking system so that driving range can be enhanced through proper braking techniques.
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The paddles also give the driver control of regenerative braking, which translates the kinetic energy that is dissipated when the car slows down into electricity that tops up the batteries.
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Unlike cars like the Ford Focus Electric and the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid, the Model S follows a similar strategy to BMW's ActiveE when it comes to regenerative braking.
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LEAF's standard regenerative braking system helps increase range.
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And unless an electric bike has regenerative braking, which lets the motor help slow you down while charging the battery at the same time, expect to change the brake pads more often than on a standard bike.
The new locomotives are designed for easier maintenance, will improve energy efficiency by using a regenerative braking system that will feed energy back into the power grid and will enhance mobility for the people, businesses and economy of the entire Northeast region.
As if that wasn't enough, the whole thing also promises to be funded entirely by micro-payments from the public (which would also determine its final size), and be completely self-powered, with it relying on a combination of solar power and regenerative braking from the lifts in the towers.
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Ask any engineering executive at any car company: In order to meet new and ambitious fuel-economy standards in the global markets including a U.S. Corporate Average Fuel Economy standard of 54.5 mpg by 2025 cars and trucks of the near future will have to exploit the advantages of electric drive (low rpm torque, low-speed efficiency, regenerative braking) in urban driving, while reserving the gasoline-fired engine for times of peak load and sustained demand.
At least two companies have developed flywheel-based regenerative-braking systems for cars.
Connaught Engineering - The Llanelli-based company has developed the world's only retrofit braking system which can save up to 25% on fuel and CO2 emissions through regenerative breaking.
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