Sentences with phrase «more brake regeneration»

A paddle behind the steering wheel on the left side adds more brake regeneration.

The module is 13 - pounds lighter than the total weight of a conventional system, requires about half the packaging space and gets 10 % more braking regeneration, which is great for hybrid and electric vehicles.

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Moreover, the efficiency of these motors plus the added benefit of more energy regeneration under braking adds ten miles of cruising range, so the 60D is rated at 215 miles and the 85D is rated at 285 miles (versus 208 miles for the rear - wheel - drive 60 and 265 miles for the 85 and P85).

More important, I believe, is how the brakes respond when the regeneration first sets in, because this is what you feel every time you brake.

That's not just due to braking — regeneration happens any time you're moving, all the more when your foot is off the accelerator.

Aggressive brake regeneration will make one - pedal driving possible, and among the more impressive features are a 10.2 - inch MyLink color touchscreen, a rear - camera mirror, surround vision, MyChevrolet mobile app, and EV navigation mapping to find charging stations.

Less reliance on the traditional braking system and reduced engine pumping losses translate into greater electrical regeneration (170 percent more than the 2005 Civic Hybrid) and ultimately improved fuel economy.

This allows EV mode operation, maximises regeneration of kinetic energy during braking and also provides a more responsive drive than competitors» CVT systems.

The M5 is more fuel efficient when compared to its predecessor; this is due to the downsized engine and other EfficientDynamics upgrade such as the brake energy regeneration and the automatic start or stop system.

Interestingly, in an effort to make the PHEV drive less like a hybrid and more like a Range Rover, its creators have dialled back the amount of brake regeneration to such an extent that it's barely perceptible.

An EV button will hold the C - HR in electric - only mode as long as possible, while B mode on the gearstick gives a greater level of regeneration under braking to top the battery up, much more than just coasting or using the brakes.

D stands for drive, and the L stands for low — same as drive, but with more aggressive braking regeneration.

I just braked from 55 MPH down to 15 MPH in about 1/4 mile using nothing more than regeneration.

Despite improvements in engine efficiency — e.g., with technologies such as direct fuel injection, variable valve timing, exhaust - driven turbochargers, brake energy regeneration and Auto Start Stop function — about 60 % of the generated energy is still lost, half of it being exhaust heat, with the remaining... Read more →

For an electric bus, it seems that a city - type driving cycle, with repeated stop - and - go cycles, would provide lots of brake regeneration to recharge the battery, and actually give it more total range.

Eco mode widens the range at which the regeneration system is active, which results in slightly more aggressive deceleration and braking feel.

The car has a start stop system which switches the engine off when you come to a traffic light, brake energy regeneration system and more.

Besides features we've already mentioned, each model comes as standard with a tilt - and - telescoping steering wheel, height - adjustable driver's seat, front power windows, stop / start, brake energy regeneration, heated power door mirrors and more.

Defaulting to a standard mode, which initiated a moderate amount of braking regeneration as soon as I lifted off the accelerator, I could also choose D Minus and D Plus, initiating more aggressive regeneration or letting the car coast.

Of more interest is Mazda's new brake energy regeneration system, termed «i - ELOOP» (intelligent Energy Loop.)

All slowing and slower stopping can be done using the paddles, which are the more efficient regeneration option to the regenerative braking.

It knows whether it's best to coast without any resistance, or if it's wiser to use brake regeneration to give the battery a bit more juice.

The Accord PHEV picks up efficiency by using more lightweight aluminum panels, aerodynamic alloy wheels, brake regeneration, an aero - tuned front end, and wind - shaping plastic underbody panels.

All 7 - Series models come with an auto stop - start system and a Brake Energy Regeneration system that helps save energy by managing the alternator to charge more when coasting or braking.

A new braking system boasts improved capability and a more «blended» regeneration feel.

Regeneration occurs when you lift off the throttle and, more energetically, upon light brake application, using the electric motor to slow the vehicle instead of the actual brakes, which blend in seamlessly as you call up more braking force.