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Brake regeneration?

  1. May 11, 2008 #1

    wolram

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    How is the braking energy tuned into electrical energy.
     
    wolram, May 11, 2008
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  3. May 11, 2008 #2

    russ_watters

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    Hybrid cars partially powered by electric motors. Electric motor=electric generator.
     
    russ_watters, May 11, 2008
  4. May 11, 2008 #3

    wolram

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    But an electrical power generated from a negative source?
     
    wolram, May 11, 2008
  5. May 11, 2008 #4

    mgb_phys

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    Turn an electric motor and it generates electricity.
    Connect motor to wheels, swap cables to battery, kinetic energy charges battery, resistance from coils slows car.
    Simple
     
    mgb_phys, May 11, 2008
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