A regenerative braking system recovers the kinetic energy normally lost as heat during braking and converts it into a usable form, typically electricity.
It improves the efficiency of electric and hybrid vehicles.
When braking, the electric motor acts as a generator, converting the vehicle's kinetic energy into electrical energy that recharges the battery. This slows the vehicle while recovering energy that conventional friction brakes would waste as heat.
Friction brakes still handle hard stops, so the two systems work together for safety and efficiency.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Branch | Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
| Topic Type | Technical Seminar / Project Report |
| Difficulty | Intermediate – Advanced |
| Best For | Final-year BTech seminars & presentations |
| Includes | Explanation, key points, FAQs & references |