I-Eloop; I-Eloop Í - Mazda 6 Manual

i-ELOOP is a regenerative braking system. When you depress the brake pedal or use
engine braking, the kinetic energy that occurs is converted to electrical energy by the
power generator and the converted electrical energy is stored in the rechargeable battery
(capacitor and battery). The stored electricity is used as power to charge the battery and the
vehicle's electrical devices.
A variable voltage alternator is incorporated in the power generator which converts the
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kinetic energy to electricity and can generate electricity efficiently according to the
vehicle conditions.
A capacitor is used to store large amounts of electricity instantly which can be utilized
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quickly.
A DC-DC converter is incorporated which steps down the stored electricity to voltage
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useable by the vehicle's electrical devices.
Accelerator OFF
Energy
regeneration
Engine
Tire
Accelerator ON
Engine
Tire

i-ELOOP

Charge
Variable
Voltage
alternator
Capacitor
Variable
Voltage
alternator
Capacitor
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Power
DC-DC converter
Power
DC-DC converter
When Driving
i-ELOOP
Kinetic energy
Electrical
Battery
Electric components
Engine Components
Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc
Battery
Electric components
Engine Components
Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc
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4-85
Some models.