regenerative braking

Definitions

Cars & Driving

• noun a system in which an electric motor can be switched to generator mode when braking, so that the kinetic energy involved may be stored in the battery

Electronics

• A form of dynamic braking in which the generated energy is stored, instead of being dissipated into heat. Used, for instance, in specially-equipped trains or cars. Also called dynamic braking (2).

Nearby Definitions of “regenerative braking”

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Contexts for “regenerative braking”

2 definitions in context
• Cars & Driving
• Electronics