Recent Hybrid Braking Complaints Highlight Regenerative Braking Design Issues
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 8, 2010
Comparison of regenerative/hydraulic (friction) braking ratios under normal braking. The motor-generator must be connected in some manner to the vehicle’s final drive such that the vehicle’s coasting motion will cause it to rotate. Left: 2001-2003 Toyota Prius (THS). Right: 2004-2009 Toyota Prius (THS-II). Source: Toyota Motor Company.
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