Apple has filed several patents covering the possibility of moving hardware into the band, including batteries, speakers,
kinetic power generators, haptic feedback devices, and more.
Not exact matches
Clean energy will be produced in sundry ways, including
power generators that harness the
kinetic energy of sewage flowing down through pipes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chassis incorporates weight redistribution, weight reduction and tyre wear, while aerodynamics improves front downforce, rear downforce, drag and DRS, alongside
power train which enhances engine
power and fuel consumption, although durability also plays a huge part as it reduces wear on
power units and gearbox components throughout a range of enhancements to general wear, internal combustion engine, motor
generator unit
kinetic and heat, energy store, turbo charger, control electronics and gearbox.
While in motion, a
kinetic generator produces enough energy to
power the onboard computer, sensors, and motor.
Wind energy:
Kinetic energy present in wind motion that can be converted to mechanical energy for driving pumps, mills, and electric
power generators.
When
power needs to be taken out of the flywheels - because a cloud crosses in front of the sun for example and a solar farm stops producing
power for a short while - the motor shifts to
generator mode and converts
kinetic to electrical energy, feeding it into the grid.
We write about piezoelectric
generators from time to time, like sneakers that can
power your gadgets or
kinetic - energy harvesting sidewalks or wave -
powered speakers that let us communicate with dolphins, all of which generate energy from movement.