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regenerative braking
Process of recovering some of a hybrid or electric vehicle's kinetic energy by allowing the wheels to drive a traction motor as a generator, thereby producing electric power that is stored for later use. When the driver brakes, the motor becomes a generator, using the kinetic energy of the vehicle to generate electricity that can be stored in the battery for later use. Traditional friction brakes are also necessary, as well as a strategy for smoothly blending the two braking mechanisms. Regenerative and friction brakes need to be controlled electronically so that stopping ability is maximized to make the dual brake operation transparent to the driver.
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