Regenerative braking on electric vehicles: working principles and benefits of application

Abstract The application of electric vehicles leads to a change in the principle operation and functioning some systems vehicle, which also lead concept vehicle itself. One those that has new concept, differs from powered by IC engines, is braking system. previous function system was stop i.e. reduce speed safe way. In case vehicles, friction brakes were retained, with addition regenerative role replenishing vehicle's batteries. converting kinetic energy into electrical recharges This already used today on full hybrid an motor. benefits are reflected fact batteries recharged during braking, maintenance costs reduced, service life discs drum extended, brake non-exhaust emission heat too.