This document provides an overview of regenerative braking systems. It discusses:
- The history of regenerative braking, which was first patented in 1908 and later commercialized by Toyota and other automakers for hybrid vehicles.
- The principles of regenerative braking, which involve using the electric motor as a generator to convert kinetic energy during braking into electrical energy that can be stored in batteries.
- The components and working of regenerative braking systems in hybrid and electric vehicles, which feed generated electricity back into the battery charging system.
- The benefits of regenerative braking, which include improved fuel economy and reduced emissions.