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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.

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.

The B - Class Electric Drive has paddles on the steering wheel that allow the driver to select the level of brake regeneration.

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.

However, a Smart product specialist told me the car would be offered with optional steering wheel - mounted paddles, which will let drivers choose from four levels of brake regeneration.

The dynamic regenerative braking system hydraulically controls the brakes based on the amount of brake regeneration.

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Targeting these «brakes» could help trigger the repair and regeneration of heart cells.

Take in a bit of stop - start motoring and the brake regeneration kicks in, helping to increase the range massively but still well short of the 120 miles Mini claims.

The RAV4 Hybrid is also notable for the effort made to smooth the way the brakes engage as they make the transition from battery regeneration during light - effort braking to mechanical braking when things get serious with the 3,950 pounds of the RAV4 Hybrid Limited.

This mind - boggling, energy - squashing performance comes via carbon - ceramic discs the size of manhole covers, custom Michelin tires boasting a top - secret compound, and the riveting regeneration performance of the hybrid braking system, which can pull up to 0.5 g.

There is a degree of adjustability though, as the brake regeneration system creates a similar effect to severe engine braking, and a lift mid-corner does prompt the rear axle to react.

Many of the brand's European models offer BlueMotion packages, which can include taller gearing, low - rolling - resistance tires, aerodynamic aids, even automatic start / stop and brake - energy regeneration.

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).

The brake pads tend to last longer because regeneration relieves them of the typical degree of use.

The Leaf uses traditional, hybrid - style regenerative braking, where the brake pedal actually modulates the regeneration and the braking rate, giving the sensation of regular braking.

The brake pedal, which also engages the regeneration function of the electric power system, likewise feels surprisingly natural, without the steps or sudden, jerky changes in brake pressure sometimes felt with hybrids.

Previous versions of Honda's IMA systems proportioned braking power at a pre-set rate below the maximum regeneration threshold and with no variable proportioning.

The car's brake energy regeneration system is very good too, recapturing a lot of the energy normally lost under deceleration.

In addition to improving the overall efficiency of the vehicle, regeneration can greatly extend the life of the braking system as its parts do not wear as quickly.

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Together with improved versions of BMW's brake - energy regeneration, auto stop / start and active air control, the Vision EfficientDyanmics also adds a feature to its arsenal to help bolster energy efficiency in the form of what BMW describes as a thermo - electric generator integrated into the exhaust system.

On 7 - Series cars equipped with EfficientDynamics brake energy regeneration, there will be a new graphic display (a blue arrow) next to the fuel consumption indicator in the lower half of the rev counter which tells the driver when electric power is being generated during braking / engine overrun.

To simplify matters for Mazda and dealers (fewer variants to stock), most of the advanced tech is in a single $ 2600 technology package at the upper end: adaptive cruise control (radar cruise control in Mazda lingo), lane departure warning, automatic high beams, forward obstruction warning, Smart City Brake Support, active grille shutters to cut wind resistance, and brake regeneration (i - ELOOP).

* Horsepower and torque expected to top previous model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63 percent over 2010 models * Quieter operation * High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated fuel system for greater fuel efficiency, improved performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best overall diesel characteristics and performance — with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and significant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an alternative fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability

Other features that are added to make this car efficient comprises of BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, Auto Start Stop function and brake energy regeneration.

The automatic engine start / stop function, brake energy regeneration and the second generation of the driving experience switch with ECO PRO mode and coasting function are all features which offer additional savings potential.

The drivetrain abruptly telegraphs its choices of gas or electricity, and the brakes seem to be continually trying to decide between friction and power regeneration.

Brake Energy Regeneration is similiar to BMW's mild hybrid technology of the same name — the electricity supply for on - board systems is provided by a capacitor bank that harvests wasted power during engine overrun or brake application.

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

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.

It uses a brushless electric motor mounted at the rear producing 80 hp and 96 lb - ft of torque, together with a 17.6 - kWh lithium - ion battery that can charged via plug - in electricity and brake regeneration.

The fresh sheetmetal also helps the 3 achieve best - in - class coefficient of drag of 0.275 on the five - door and 0.255 for the sedan when outfitted with the active grille shutter and i - Eloop brake energy regeneration system.

The ECB system translates brake pedal stroke speed and pressure and generates the precise amount of combined electric regeneration and hydraulic pressure needed for virtually any driving condition.

In the absence of this high voltage battery, regeneration could be made through a radiator mounted braking resistor.

Buy a Mazda6 Grand Touring, opt for the Technology Package, and a brake energy regeneration system bumps the car's city and highway fuel economy ratings by 2 miles per gallon each, to 28 in the city and 40 on the highway, for a combined rating of 32 mpg.

In addition, Efficient Dynamics measures such as brake energy regeneration and needs - based control of auxiliary units ensure that the average fuel consumption on the EU test cycle is limited to 9.6 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions to 224 grams per kilometre.

Fuel saving technologies from BMW's EfficientDynamics technology stable, all of which are standard on the BMW 1 Series M Coupé, include brake energy regeneration, high precision injection and needs - based control of auxiliary units.

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 →

The paddle shifters on the Clarity change the strength of battery regeneration when driving as an EV: Pull the left (minus) paddle 1 - 4 times to increase the level of regenerative braking, and pull the right (plus) paddle to back off.

It also features a range of advanced safety technologies and Mazda's unique brake energy regeneration system, i - ELOOP.

To increase brake regeneration, there is a «B» setting on the gear selector, which can be used to slow the car while also increasing the harvesting of electricity back into the battery pack.

As in other recent new BMWs, the brake energy regeneration and automatic start - stop systems are complemented by a fuel - saving coasting function which decouples the engine on a periods of trailing throttle at speeds between 31 and 100mph.

Overrun, or the so - called regeneration phase, is one of the most important instruments of this vehicle concept for optimizing efficiency as it transforms the braking energy released during deceleration phases back into electrical energy, instead of it being wasted and released as heat.

Referred to also as the recuperation of power, Brake Energy Regeneration concentrates the development of electric power for the on - board network on appropriate running conditions either with the car in overrun or when applying the brakes.

When operating as a generator in Brake Energy Regeneration, the electric motor produces approximately 27 hp of brake force.

When I used it going downhill, it did not seem to engage regeneration, so I rode the brakes, comfortable in the knowledge that instead of burning up discs and pads, the car was charging its battery.

Other changes include paddles on the steering wheel that allow drivers to choose one of four different brake - regeneration modes.

To reduce fuel consumption, Mini will equip the Countryman with technologies such as brake regeneration, engine stop - start at idle and on - demand use of accessories.

When cars in front of me began to brake, the B - Class Electric Drive automatically initiated braking regeneration, slowing the car and recharging the battery pack.

Overrun, or the regeneration phase as it is known, is one of this vehicle concept's most important instruments for optimising efficiency: the braking energy released during deceleration phases is transformed back into electrical energy instead of it being released as heat and wasted.