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Hybrid cars, braking engergy used to charge battery how?

Can somebody explain how the braking energy in hybrid cars is used to recharge the battery or whatever?

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.

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2 Responses to “Hybrid cars, braking engergy used to charge battery how?”

  1. Peter G says:
    March 24, 2010 at 1:59 am

    Friction and heat when brake pads applied.
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  2. Computer Guy says:
    March 24, 2010 at 2:15 am

    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.
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