The Bad The Green Line's
regenerative deceleration translates into a disconcerting drag effect.
The Green Line's
regenerative deceleration translates into a disconcerting drag effect.
In the Vue Green Line, it is less the braking and more
the regenerative deceleration that is disconcerting.
There's not much battery
regenerative deceleration in the default mode, yet the drivetrain doesn't feel disconnected and the action of the regenerative brakes is very linear.
In other words, it's
regenerative deceleration, but not really regenerative braking like that in the Leaf.
Not exact matches
It also allows increased fuel economy through engine shut - off at idle, fuel cut - off during
deceleration and the capability to capture electrical energy through
regenerative braking.
But the motor - flywheel combination will also recover power during
deceleration, through
regenerative braking, which transfers rotational momentum from the wheels back into the flywheel.
The combination does not make the Vue a full - fledged hybrid like the, but it saves fuel by shutting off at idle, cutting fuel during
deceleration, and using
regenerative brakes to build electric energy that is then used in initial acceleration.
VCM allows the
regenerative braking system to reclaim as much energy as possible during
deceleration, while also allowing the electric motor to propel the vehicle in certain steady cruising situations.
i - ELOOP also achieves better gas mileage by disengaging the energy sapping alternator during acceleration, i - ELOOP is an innovative use of existing alternator waste energy in
deceleration mode, which can happen more frequently than
regenerative braking, common in hybrid cars.
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.
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 sedan features steering wheel - mounted
Deceleration Selectors that help maximize energy generation via
regenerative braking.
Under
deceleration and braking,
Regenerative Braking Mode allows kinetic energy to be converted back into electricity by the motor and inverter and is stored in the battery.
Steering - wheel - mounted
deceleration selectors also allow you to choose between three levels of
regenerative braking.
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.
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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.
The
regenerative braking system efficiently converts kinetic energy to electricity during
deceleration, stores it in capacitors and then uses it to power the vehicle's electric equipment, thereby reducing load on the engine and saving fuel.
Still, there are enhancements for the 2015 model year, including a standard backup camera and leather - wrapped steering wheel, a new «Brake» drive mode on the gearshift that increases
regenerative braking during
deceleration, a light in the charging port and the ability to unlock its little door from the key fob, as well as an available energy - saving hybrid heater system.
Engine off at idle Low - speed, electric - only propulsion Cutting off fuel to the engine during vehicle
deceleration Regenerative braking Energy - efficient accessory systems Unlike single - mode hybrid technology found in competitors» SUVs, the two - mode system maximizes city and highway fuel economy by integrating two electric continuously variable modes with four fixed mechanical gear ratios.
The Vue's other hybrid - centric gauge is its charge / assist meter, which lets the driver know when the car's hybrid system is being either charged (by
regenerative braking or
deceleration), or discharged in response to increased engine load - demand.
Not only does it push you back in the seat but there's almost a George Jetson electrical whine under hard acceleration and
deceleration /
regenerative braking.
Other features on eAssist Buicks include
regenerative braking, seamless engine stop - start plus ample current for all the accessories when the vehicle is at rest, and fuel cut - off during
deceleration.
When UX is nearing a location where the driver has slowed or stopped in the past and the driver releases accelerator pedal, Predictive
Deceleration Support triggers an increase in the amount of
regenerative braking.
Braking is accomplished and energy is recaptured through the electric motors»
regenerative function, unless the car detects more aggressive
deceleration is required, at that point a conventional electromechanical system featuring carbon - ceramic discs starts functioning to assist.
One - pedal driving combines the highest available level of
regenerative braking, which captures otherwise lost energy from
deceleration and sends it back to the Bolt EV battery pack for the greatest total vehicle range.
Additionally, all Insights have steering wheel - mounted
deceleration selectors to choose among three levels of
regenerative braking performance, depending on driving conditions.
The XLH system uses
regenerative braking during
deceleration and electric assist during acceleration to increase fuel economy.
Coordinated control of the hydraulic and
regenerative braking systems maximises the regeneration of energy by the electric motor during
deceleration and under braking.
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.
The Tesla Semi requires no shifting or clutching for smooth acceleration and
deceleration, and its
regenerative braking recovers 98 % of kinetic energy to the battery, giving it a basically infinite brake life.
From my experience with large CNC machining equipment, I can assure you the
deceleration of
regenerative braking is very likely sufficient, there is also dynamic braking.
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.