To help you get part of this energy back, we've developed the brake energy recovery system, which uses an intelligent alternator to store the energy in
the battery during deceleration and then uses it to lower the engine load by the alternator, reducing fuel consumption.
The hybrid's IMA system utilizes an electric motor fitted between the gas engine and the five - speed automatic transmission that boosts power only when necessary (such as when you're climbing a hill or passing in traffic) and also functions as a generator, charging
the batteries during deceleration and braking.
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A small onboard
battery stores energy
during deceleration and braking, adding «free» electrons to the power mix.
This also charges the 400 - volt
battery pack
during deceleration and fills torque gaps in the six - speed automatic transmission's changes.
In addition to providing supplemental motive power, the IMA motor acts as a generator
during deceleration and braking to recapture kinetic energy and recharge the IMA's
battery pack
during regenerative braking.
Since the electric motor, which also acts as an electric generator, is attached directly to the crankshaft of the engine, the engine needs to provide as little resistance as possible
during deceleration to allow the generator to produce high levels of electricity and charge the
batteries.
While the car is on the move, the electric drive itself contributes to a favourable energy balance through recuperation, by converting kinetic energy into electric current in
deceleration mode and
during braking and feeding this energy into the
battery.
It operates as a generator as well,
during deceleration to feed the
battery and
during acceleration to power the rear wheels.
The
batteries are automatically recharged by the car's gasoline engine or by the car's own rolling power
during deceleration, eliminating the need to connect the car to an outside power source.
Regenerative braking, which provides up to 15 kW of electricity to charge the
battery Providing up to 15 hp (11 kW) of electric power assistance
during heavier acceleration Using electricity instead of gasoline when stopped, with automatic and smooth engine start - stop functionality Aggressive fuel cut - off
during deceleration down to zero mph for added fuel savings Intelligent charge / discharge of the high - voltage
battery.
The electric motor switches into hybrid operation and serves as either a secondary engine (
during full acceleration and hill - climbing) or a generator (
during cruising and
deceleration) to recharge the
battery pack as necessary.
While the electric motor automatically recuperates maximum energy at the rear axle
during deceleration, a high - volt generator connected to the combustion engine additionally charges the
battery whenever needed.
Under acceleration the mild hybrid system provides up to 10kW of electric power assistance to the powertrain in «motor» mode, while in «generator» mode, the system harvests kinetic energy from the vehicle
during in - gear
deceleration and braking and uses the power to recharge the
batteries.
During deceleration, the electric traction motor captures the kinetic energy to recharge the
battery.
«EV Drive» for driving by the electric motor only, using electricity from the
battery and regeneration
during deceleration.
Shutting off the engine when the vehicle is stopped, to minimize idling Restarting the engine promptly when the brake pedal is released Enabling early fuel shut - off
during vehicle
deceleration Capturing vehicle kinetic energy
during deceleration through regenerative braking to charge the advanced nickel metal hydride
battery Performing intelligent
battery charging when it is most efficient The new GM Hybrid system provides additional power, when required,
during launch from the electric motor / generator.
• Regenerative braking, which provides up to 15 kW of electricity to charge the
battery • Providing up to 11 kW (15 hp) of electric power assistance
during acceleration • Automatic engine shut - off when the vehicle is stopped • Aggressive fuel cut - off
during deceleration down to zero vehicle speed, enabled by the torque smoothing provided by the motor - generator unit • Intelligent charge / discharge of the high - voltage
battery.
During deceleration (braking), the front and rear electric motors function as generators so that electricity can be generated and fed back into the lithium - ion
battery pack.
During deceleration (braking), the front and rear electric motors function as generators so that electricity can be generated and fed back into the lithium - ion drive
battery pack.
The electric motors also charge a 400V
battery pack
during deceleration.
Depending on the state of
battery charge and other parameters, the engine will automatically shut off
during deceleration and when the vehicle is at a stop or operating under
battery power.
All models are equipped with a recuperation system that recovers energy
during braking and
deceleration, storing it temporarily in the
battery.
While the car is on the move, the system converts kinetic energy into electric current in
deceleration mode and
during braking, feeding this energy into the lithium - ion
battery, which is located underfloor.
While the car is on the move, the electric drive itself converts kinetic energy into electric current in
deceleration mode and
during braking and feeding this energy into the
battery.
During deceleration the recuperation system converts the kinetic energy to electric power, which is buffered in the
battery.
In «generator» mode, the system harvests kinetic energy from the vehicle
during in - gear
deceleration and braking and uses the power to recharge the
batteries.
Cylinder deactivation puts more stress on the brakes because there's less engine braking
during deceleration, but with a 48 - volt system the energy that's normally wasted through the brakes is now sent back into the
battery.
During deceleration the BAS can recover up to 12 kW of power, store the power in a separate lithium - ion
battery with 10 Ah capacity, which is housed in the rear of the car.
A belt alternator starter connected to the A6's crankshaft can recover up to 12 kW
during deceleration, storing that power in a lithium - ion
battery in the rear.
Base ELRs feature an abundance of Cadillac - style luxury, including 20 - inch wheels, a touch - screen infotainment and navigation system and «Regen on Demand» regenerative braking activated by steering - wheel - mounted paddles that, when pulled
during deceleration, help replenish the
batteries by capturing braking energy.
During deceleration and under braking, the electric motor acts as high - output generator to effect regenerative braking, optimizing energy management in the Lexus Hybrid Drive system by recovering kinetic energy (normally wasted as heat under braking and
deceleration) as electrical energy for storage in the high performance
battery.
The GM Hybrid system provides start - stop functionality, early fuel shut - off
during deceleration, regenerative braking and intelligent
battery charging.