Regenerative braking is not a new concept. However, Fisker has proven to be one of the few companies that has mastered its implementation. Fisker recently shared a video that delves into the nuances of this technology. The video sheds light…
ADELANTO, Calif. — This is the fourth article in a four-part series on regenerative braking characterization by Marco Victorero, Test Engineer, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA. Review part 1 | Review part 2 | Review part 3 The objective of this…
CHESHUNT, U.K. – Imperial Engineering, a leading U.K. supplier of components for buses and coaches – including braking pieces – recently posted the following article on its website examining the interaction of regenerative braking and traditional braking methods on hybrid…
ADELANTO, Calif. — This is the third article in a four-part series on regenerative braking characterization by Marco Victorero, Test Engineer, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA. Review part 1 here Review part 2 here The objective of this article is to…
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — As a preferred supplier and development partner, ZF successfully worked with British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva on the development of the regenerative braking system on its 7.5t battery-electric truck. Part of this, involved ZF closely collaborating with…
ADELANTO, Calif. — This is the second article in a four-part series on regenerative braking characterization by Marco Victorero, Test Engineer, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA. Review Part 1 HERE. The objective of this article is to present new advanced…
The Brake Academy recently published a question-and-answer session between Paul Gritt and Tom Hall on the impact of regenerative braking on federal MVSS-135 compliance testing. Both men have an engineering background and extensive experience in the automotive-braking industry. Here is…
ADELANTO, Calif. — This is the first article in a four-part series on regenerative braking characterization by Marco Victorero, Test Engineer, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA. The novel characteristics of regenerative brake systems require new methodologies and testing protocols. This…
AUSTIN, Texas – Numerous media reports indicate Tesla is bringing back a two-level regenerative-braking system for its electric vehicles (EV). The reports have been based upon accounts of the two-level system reappearing to certain owners following a software download. Regenerative…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement ATLANTA – The new Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, the company’s flagship electric sport-utility vehicle which reached U.S. dealerships this week, features a comprehensive array of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) as well one-pedal driving with regenerative braking. Intelligent energy…
SHEFFIELD, U.K. — A report on recent research published on The University of Sheffield website indicates modification of rail cars, including expanded use of regenerative braking systems, could provide a significant weapon in the fight against negative climate change. The…
ZUFFENHAUSE, Germany — Porsche posted the following article on its website describing how the regenerative-braking system in the Taycan electric vehicle (EV) works. How the Taycan Recovers Energy While Driving The Taycan generates new energy when braking. This becomes possible…
TORONTO – NRS Brakes posted the following article on its website discussing the pros and cons of regenerative braking in electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. There are many interesting driving technologies being championed by electric cars, some of which are unique…
Source: Fortescue Williams announcement EAST PERTH, Australia — Marking its transition to a global green renewables and resources company, Fortescue recently completed the acquisition of U.K.-based Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE). To mark the purchase at the Oxfordshire site, WAE and…
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – The new Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric crossover (CUV) is the Korean manufacturer’s initial “true” one-pedal vehicle thanks to a robust regenerative-braking system. Details about the IONIQ 5’s regenerative-braking system as well as its comprehensive advanced driver-assist…
Source: The following article was posted by Drax Group, a U.K.-based renewable energy company engaged in renewable power generation, the production of sustainable biomass and the sale of renewable electricity to businesses, on the mechanics behind regenerative braking. SELBY, U.K.…
DEARBORN, Mich. — The Ford F-150 PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid pickup truck, reviewed in this week’s TBR Drive, goes about its business quietly and efficiently, including the blending of its regenerative-braking and hydraulic-braking capabilities. Depending upon the hybrid’s need for energy…
John Goreham, a member of the New England Motor Press Association, recently reported in a post on Torque News about his participation in a General Motors’ event designed to demonstrate some of the unique features and characteristics of the all-electric…
KOLBOTN, Norway — The following is excerpted from a Teslarati.com post by Simon Alvarez concerning regenerative-braking issues of the new Ford Mustang Mach-E. Ford has pledged to address an issue that has emerged in a number of Mustang Mach-E vehicles…
This is the fourth installment of a four-part article by: Kenneth Mendoza, Project Engineer, HiL Systems, Electronics in Applus IDIADA and Fabio Squadrani, Senior Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA on developing a control module for simulating hybrid regenerative braking…
The following is excerpted from a Cycle World post by Ben Purvis about Honda’s patent application for a regenerative-braking system for hybrid and/or all-electric motorcycles based upon the two-wheel machines being two-wheel-drive motorcycles. The article contains numerous images and illustrations…
This is the third installment of a four-part article by: Kenneth Mendoza, Project Engineer, HiL Systems, Electronics in Applus IDIADA and Fabio Squadrani, Senior Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA on developing a control module for simulating hybrid regenerative braking…
This is the second installment of a four-part article by: Kenneth Mendoza, Project Engineer, HiL Systems, Electronics in Applus IDIADA and Fabio Squadrani, Senior Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA on developing a control module to simulate hybrid regenerative braking…
This is the first installment of a four-part article by: Kenneth Mendoza, Project Engineer, HiL Systems, Electronics in Applus IDIADA Fabio Squadrani, Senior Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA on developing a control module to simulate hybrid regenerative braking on…
Source: The article excerpted here is from a post by Green Car Congress analyzing Volkswagen’s engineering decision to allow the new ID.4 electric vehicle to coast when the driver releases the accelerator (much like a gasoline-engined vehicle), a product of…