How Do Brakes Work in Cars and Trucks?
Traditional brakes work just fine, but they are tremendously wasteful by their very nature.
How Do Regenerative Brakes Work?
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During normal operation, the electric motor draws power from the battery and uses it to move the vehicle.
That translates into more miles between charges or fuel-ups.
However, there are limitations to the efficiency of a regenerative brake system.
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However, there are some alternative regenerative technologies that can be applied to traditional internal combustion engines.
The12-voltoutput is then fed into the electrical system of the vehicle, which takes some load off the engine.
What Cars Use Regenerative Brakes?
Most hybrid and electric vehicles use some bang out of regenerative braking system.
