Hybrid cars, braking engergy used to charge battery how?
dan586360 asked:
Can somebody explain how the braking energy in hybrid cars is used to recharge the battery or whatever?
Willard
Can somebody explain how the braking energy in hybrid cars is used to recharge the battery or whatever?
Willard
November 25th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Friction and heat when brake pads applied.
November 26th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Some hub motors will function either as motors or generators. To brake, use the hub motor as a generator, and use the current to charge the battery. It is all done electronically, with a fairly clever battery controller.