Sentences with phrase «regenerative brakes»

As for the quirky, almost brick - like feel of most regenerative brake systems, braking is solid and linear with the computer blending regenerative and mechanical brake force seamlessly.

Drivers can choose between six levels of regenerative braking with the column - mounted paddles.

To do this, it uses regenerative braking from the electric motor and the stopping power of the car's conventional brakes.

Adjust the ability to change motion into energy and charge the battery with regenerative braking while you coast.

The battery is charged by plugging it in, but also from regenerative braking and from the gasoline engine in the back of the car acting as a generator.

Helping extend the range further, all four wheels claw back a bit of energy through regenerative braking.

Hybrid cars store their energy generated by the wheels movement and runs using the same kinetic energy, process called as regenerative braking.

Pull the left paddle to enable more aggressive regenerative braking in three steps.

The batteries are charged by regenerative braking and does not need an external power source.

The engine also can operate independently of vehicle speed, providing power to the wheels or charging the batteries via regenerative braking as needed.

It would also feature regenerative braking and a drive - by - wire control system.

In reality, regenerative braking energy in and of itself is not a new technology.

It comprises of regenerative braking technology, Stop Start, direct - injection and needs - based control of the auxiliary components.

Guide that little blue shifter to the D (or B, for increased regenerative braking) position and apply some throttle.

Instead, we relied on regenerative braking to charge the battery and assist our mostly gasoline - powered travel.

For more regenerative braking, there's a lever behind the steering wheel, and there still is a brake pedal.

Low range increases the level of regenerative braking when you release the accelerator — more obviously capturing the energy of rolling by turning the motor into a generator and more aggressively slowing the car.

I like the idea of aggressive regenerative braking, but I don't like the idea of braking by lifting my foot.

It has combined a technology called regenerative braking with electricity storage, and other cities are starting to follow suit.

The greater power capability enables greater energy capture during regenerative braking for improved fuel economy.

Drivers can choose between a range of regenerative braking modes, as well as driving modes for more mpg, or, believe it or not, a «sport» mode as well.

The base model however, doesn't come with some features including regenerative braking.

It has 95 horsepower, stunning fuel economy and regenerative braking capabilities.

And aside from the acceleration fun, the i3 seems to have the strongest regenerative braking in the industry.

This system results in an improvement in regenerative braking efficiency compared to a hydraulic booster system used in other hybrids.

In the meantime, check out the new regenerative braking system in the video below.

Extremely useful steering - wheel mounted paddles let the driver maximize regenerative braking to increase the battery's range.

A newly developed electronically controlled regenerative braking system has been adopted, with control logic optimized to enhance regeneration.

Even more important, the transition between regenerative braking and the action of the mechanical brakes is also very smooth.

Standard features include 16 inch wheels, LED turn signals and rear lights, projection headlights, aluminum hood and tailgate, and paddle shifter adjustable regenerative braking.

That's regenerative braking taking hold in a style other automakers now call one - pedal driving.

The driver activates regenerative braking level «B», which is the same as «D3», by pulling the lever backwards.

A steering wheel paddle calls up regenerative braking on demand.

And when I say greatly enhances regenerative braking, I mean it.

If regenerative braking isn't enough, the engine will come on to recharge the battery.

Together with a smaller, lighter design, a finer control logic allowing a 25 % increase in maximum regenerative brake torque combine to further improve fuel efficiency.

We were surprised at the action of the brakes, as the electric motor itself provides the braking action and energy recovery, not regenerative brakes at the wheels.

Nearly 94 percent energy recovery is achieved by first delivering full regenerative braking followed by friction brakes during city driving.

Then there's the two - stage regenerative braking system rounding up the extremely capable powertrain.

Two steering wheel - mounted paddles allow you to engage different levels of regenerative braking depending on the terrain and traffic.

The brakes are great, a rare treat for hybrid - style regenerative brakes, which usually have an on / off feel.

The results of this cooperative regenerative braking are increased driving range by up to 20 percent.

The car handles better than other hybrids and has well - engineered regenerative brakes.

My wife loves the natural feel of the brakes, vs. the aggressive feel of most other regenerative braking systems.

Fuel cell cars also need a hybrid sized battery to handle regenerative braking and acceleration power demands.

Although regenerative braking can help battery life to a certain degree, you'll need either a wall outlet or charging station to fully charge it up.