Regenerative braking
principle · 1967 · Digital age
When braking, the electric motor works as a generator and charges the battery.
Principles and materials it uses
- Electromagnetic induction — uses. Regeneration means the motor working as a generator, i.e. electromagnetic induction.
- Electric generator — uses. In regeneration mode the electric motor works as a generator.
Where it is used
- Electric car — is used in. When braking, the motor works as a generator and returns energy to the battery.
- Tram — is part of. Modern trams recover energy.
- Hybrid car — is used in. Regenerative braking.