Regenerative Braking
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Aerospace & Automotive Dictionary
Definition
An automotive propulsion and energy concept defining how vehicles generate, convert, store, and deliver energy for motion and auxiliary loads. It governs power conversion, thermal management, controls, and performance metrics such as range, efficiency, and drivability.
Regenerative Braking
Engineering & Applied Technologies Dictionary
Definition
A vehicle deceleration process in which a traction motor is operated as an electrical generator and power electronics route the generated electrical energy into an onboard energy storage device (battery, ultracapacitor or equivalent) for later use, partially replacing mechanical friction braking.